As somebody who reads a lot of books that aren't written for adults, including books written for a lower grade level than even the first Harry Potter was: they are right and they should say it.
https://twitter.com/AlexArrelia/status/1479460971341045767
I will also add that a big part of J.K. Rowling's clout lies in mass market appeal. While she wrote from a very narrow perspective, she wrote something that marketers knew how to position to sell to millions.
And a lot of what makes stronger writing stronger is a sharper focus.
And a lot of what makes stronger writing stronger is a sharper focus.
And another thing about this kind of comparison is that Rowling's claim to fame is having written 7 books in a single continuing narrative. If R.L. Stine didn't compete at her level, it's unsurprising as he was playing a different game.
https://twitter.com/AlexArrelia/status/1479460971341045767
The game that Stine and most other kidlit authors who became a household name is played is called "Well, They Can't All Be Winners" whereas Joanne Koanne Roanne, after she struck oil, was playing "Make It Count Because It All Rides On The Next One".
Rine Line Stine.
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