Why have been re-reading this series? 
 Two answers. 
 One, it's been over a year since I've visited this world. 
 Two, I'm sick. When I'm sick, I get sappy and nostalgic for books from my childhood. 
 So, that's why. 
 I still believe that this is a fantastic series. I mean, yeah, it has flaws, but it's still SO GOOD.