That said, harry is 11 years old in the first book in the series and 17 by the final book, and kids generally like to read about protagonists in their age range or a couple of years older. Weve come up with several books that might fit the bill. Nov 08, 20 the second professor mcgonagall pulls oliver wood from his charms class, i realize im in pinkalicious territory again. He and his best friend, neville, decide to go to a school in america. It follows harry potters struggles through his fifth year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, including the surreptitious return of the antagonist lord voldemort, o. They consider the harry potter stories perfectly acceptable for their children. May 03, 2016 for many reasons, pausing in the seven book harry potter sequence seems like a good idea. Rowling released harry potter and the sorcerers stone more than 20. As a kid, youll have read the book, maybe understood it a little, liked harrys adventures and enjoyed the light humor. Jan 21, 2016 but there are a few agerelated guidelines to take into consideration. Jul 10, 2017 books like harry potter for high level readers these books are technically for older readers, due to complex plot and number of characters. These punishments can also be used in combination as the ones who hand them out see fit. Respect underpins this book and comes from her knowledge that each child, like each parent. This article is very wrong about the age recommendations for harry potter books and movies.
Also lying ahead are harry potter movies, and spinoff mattel action figures. Jul 22, 2016 if anything, the age of 10 seems to be more about the heaviness of the story rather than anything scary of frightening. What is a good age to start reading harry potter to a. It was followed by six further books, all of which have been hugely popular around the world, selling over 450 million copies. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix wikipedia. Part 1 of the the master of death series next work.
Even if youre a potter pro, brush up on the plot summaries of these seven spellbinding books, beginning with harry potter and the sorcerers stone. The first three harry potter books are great to read aloud to kids aged from about six or seven up. The worldwide phenomenon that made its author one of the bestselling fiction writers of all time. Featuring intricate line drawings inspired by the harry potter films, this stunning. Personally that would drive me nuts, but it seems to be working for their family. We get a sense of harrys thoughts and senses constantly. Toddler discipline for every age and stage offers practical, ageappropriate toddler. The dursleys keep up their usual nonsense wizards are freaks, harry is a wizard, therefore harry is a freak but harry. Harry potter and the deathly hallows book discussion.
What age do you feel it is appropriate to start reading harry potter to kids. From a technical standpoint, harry potter is categorized as a middlegrade read, which typically encompasses 9to12yearolds. Ds1 read books in y5 and y6, then book 4 in the summer holidays between primary and secondary, then book 5 and 6 in y7 and book 7 in y8. If anything, the age of 10 seems to be more about the heaviness of the story rather than anything scary of frightening.
Aug 03, 2011 what age do you feel it is appropriate to start reading harry potter to kids. The technique offers a foolproof method of disciplining children ages two through. And while they still love it, theyre now teenagers and looking for other fantasy books to read. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets too. Is the 4th harry potter book appropriate for a 3rd grader. The website for harry potter and the cursed child noted that the plot. Another thing about this book i did not like was it was very violent at sometimes and i would not like my kids reading it at their age. For many reasons, pausing in the seven book harry potter sequence seems like a good idea. It was released on 21 july 2007 in the united kingdom by bloomsbury publishing, in the united states by scholastic, and in canada by raincoast books.
Harry potter has always been in the shadow of his brother, the boywholived. These books should be enjoyed together and discussed. I have a friend whose oldest is reading the series he started when he was 11, the same age as harry in the first book. And he remembered a life, a life he had lived until he was twentyfour. Harry potter and the deathly hallows is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Rowling author of the harry potter series is not a practicing witch.
However, if you were at the age where complex jokes didnt pass you by, you might remember that albus dumbledores brother, aberforth, was once caught using inappropriate charms on a goat. Some members of the hogwarts staff and faculty were excessively harsh in disciplining student. My son is never exposed to violence or inappropriate television so its not like hes desensitised but hes quite capable of managing the emotions he feels watching harry potter and it has been very interesting having. Every single part of the book we read through harrys, eyes, ears, smell. He was strict, assigned bedtimes, and age appropriate punishments. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Apr 23, 20 harry potter and the order of the phoenix dealing with teen isolation and political injustice, we help parents decide if this film is appropriate for kids harry potter and the order of the phoenix although harry potter witnessed the terrifying return of the evil lord voldemort, the ministry of magic denies that this happened and uses its. That said, harry is 11 years old in the first book in the series and 17 by the final book, and kids generally like to read about protagonists.
Generally, students might have had house points taken away or receive detention. Harry potter and the deathly hallows plays thoughtfully upon the standard harry potter formula that weve all gotten used to over the course of the last six books we begin with a menacing taste of whats to come this time with a glimpse of what voldemort and his death eaters are up to, find ourselves at privet drive at the end of. Since harry potter is just turning 11 as the first book starts, ive found my kids in the 9 age range relate to it the most. I do think lord of the rings is too young for your girls, and i hate that she had nightmares. Weve barely arrived at 4 privet drive before dumbledore informs mcgonagall that voldemort has killed lily and james potter and tried to kill harry. Rowling and the fifth novel in the harry potter series. Then silence for three painful years until harry potter and the order of the phoenix, two years after that for harry potter and the halfblood prince, and then two more years until the final installment in 2007 with harry potter and the deathly hallows. Hes read the first 3 harry potter books and loves them.
A teacher oversees cruel punishments for misbehavior, drawing some blood. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. Inappropriate things you never noticed in harry potter. I dont think they necessarily have to understand everything in the books. My son is begging to read the 4th harry potter book, the goblet of fire. I personally love the harry potter books, as well as the lord of the rings, eragon series, etc.
After the new sequel is released this summer, there will still be three more forthcoming episodes in the continuing potter saga. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix this book is an okay book in the harry potter series, but it probably has a lot of language you shouldnt expose your kids to. I understand keeping the violence down for children,but i dont understand keeping them from books any age appropriate books that is. I thought my 5yearold was ready for the harry potter books. Its almost impossible to give any other book 5 stars when compared to this series. Aug 04, 2015 then silence for three painful years until harry potter and the order of the phoenix, two years after that for harry potter and the halfblood prince, and then two more years until the final installment in 2007 with harry potter and the deathly hallows. As a result, harry potter has become a pop culture icon. Immediately, i have to pause to decide how much of this information to share. These punishments can also be used in combination as the ones who.
I know its very sad sometimes but thats what makes it beautiful. Unfortunately, there is no replacing harry potter, but there are fantastic books and book series to keep your child engaged, entertained, and reading. Times harry potter was way too dark for kids screenrant. In 1995 by order of the ministry, she was installed as defence against the dark arts professor at hogwarts school of witchcraft. Why ill have my kids wait to read harry potter book riot. Six years of magic, adventure, and mystery make this luxurious boxed set the perfect gift for harry potter fans of all ages. Oct 12, 2009 i understand keeping the violence down for children,but i dont understand keeping them from books any age appropriate books that is. Inappropriate things you never noticed in harry potter thegamer.
You mentioned playing pottermore as good for younger kids, but i have not. So if the child is very young i would recommend staggering each book. With harry just leaning how to use his powers and the help and support of his friends and the horrific event of mr weasly that shocked the hole family this is just a truly inspiring book and on of my favourite in the harry potter series and i think that everyone should read. It is a collection of 5 wizard fairy tales passed down through time that each have a moral to teach to young witches and wizards.
But anyway, i read the whole series when i was 6 and it inspired me,it made think deeper,it made me think differently. Rowling and the seventh and final novel of the harry potter series. The dursleys keep up their usual nonsense wizards are freaks, harry is a wizard, therefore harry is a freak but harry seems to have changed. Age appropriate rating of harry potter books page 1. A few thoughts about reading harry potter everyday reading. I talked about my familys history with harry potter last year, when i wrote about harry potter and the cursed child, so i wont rehash it here, but suffice it to say i love harry potter as a librarian, harry potter was always something of a sticky issue because it was so wildly popular, which meant all the little kids wanted to read it too, and these. American harry potter book 1 chapter 5, a harry potter fanfic.
In fact, she is a member of the church of scotland. Start book 1 sorcerers stone sometime around 11 years old, as a readaloud book. Rulebreaking is punished harshly in this book, which makes students question authority even more. What is a good age to start reading harry potter to a child. Adults in the order of the phoenix look out for harry and friends, though the usually reliable dumbledore is pretty absent from harry s life in this book until the end. Punishment for rulebreaking students at hogwarts varied significantly depending on the authority figure doling it out. Rowling, the lightning thief by rick riordan, holes by louis sachar, matilda. Harry potter and the deathly hallows plays thoughtfully upon the standard harry potter formula that weve all gotten used to over the course of the last six books we begin with a menacing taste of whats to come this time with a glimpse of what voldemort and his death eaters are up to, find ourselves at privet drive at the end of the summer. Generally, students might have had house points taken away or. The book features a chapter after every story of notes from dumbledore, so your cousin would feel like he was involved in harry potter. Their rule is one book a year, so their son is kind of growing up with harry.
If your child can handle book four, they can probably handle book. On the outside, harry potter looks like a kids book. In a flash, the entire sequence from harry potter and the sorcerers stone comes back to me. American harry potter book 1 chapter 5, a harry potter. Harry potter presents itself for pinkwashing from almost the first page. If you were a child when you first read the harry potter books, this one probably went right over your head. Aug 18, 2017 not every piece of media, no matter how magicfilled or fantastical or wizardly, is meant for kids. Are you looking for books like harry potter for your teenager. Any miscreants are usually punished by the teachers or the ministry of magic, and the form of punishment depends on the severity of the mischief. Its by the same author as harry potter but aimed at younger readers.
I didnt set rules in stone about this, it was partly the age that he felt ready to take on the giant tomes that the last few books are. So, i think that the younger you are the more awes you and it also helps your imagination and makes you. Id say the first three books should be fine for someone aged 810, but i think id hold off on book 4 and 5 until about age or so. I wouldnt go straight into the 4th book onwards for a 5 year old since it gets darker. I have a child with anxiety and this book was recommended to us by our. Rowling mixes up a more intense brew in fifth book. Everyone wants to know when to read harry potter with their children or let their children. Legions of harry potter fans waiting eagerly for the boy wizards fifth adventure will have to make do, for now, with revisiting earlier installments in print and on film. In fact, rowling currently holds the ninth spot, well above names such as stephen king and j. Parent of a 10yearold written byhjal december 5, 2010. Harry potter and the deathly hallows summary shmoop. At what age do you think it is appropriate for kids. In harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, the character you live through is, you guessed it, harry potter. Rowling meant for the harry potter series to grow up along with the kids who read the books in chronological order, meaning that harry potter and the sorcerers stone would be a great read for ten or elevenyearolds, but harry potter and the deathly hallows works best for the teens reading.
At age eleven harry had been thrown in world of wonder and magic, at age seventeen he had died and came back. Here are 25 books your child should read after harry potter. You just cant write a good book without sad parts, and its also the same with life. To make matters worse, the ministry have installed dolores umbridge at hogwarts and she not only punishes harry for. I strongly feel that especially book 7 is not appropriate for anyone under about age 14. At what age should you read each harry potter book. Find the right books, movies, and games to introduce as kids grow up. Many we have read, are reading, or are on our list to read. We start harry potter and the order of the phoenix back in little whinging, surrey, where harry is stuck for yet another summer with his awful relatives, the dursleys. I would strongly recommend this movie to anyone 12 years or older.
Its been 20 years since harry potter first hit the shelves, and the popularity is still going strong. The topic of which age you should let your child read each harry potter book keeps. It follows harry potter s struggles through his fifth year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, including the surreptitious return of the antagonist lord voldemort, o. Jul 27, 2017 all of the harry potter books are 5 star. As a bibliophile and a parent, youre so eager for the day your kid is. In hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, the many underage wizards and. Fablehaven series the fablehaven series includes 5 books. However, these books keep a mediumlevel of violence and pg romance, making them a great option for highlevel reading teens. This book is thick, but i didnt find it quite as dark or as layered as harry potter. And maybe its looking at the good side of human nature that tempers some of the. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix although harry potter witnessed the terrifying return of the evil lord voldemort, the ministry of magic denies that this happened and uses its power over the newspapers to publicly deride harry as a liar. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix summary shmoop. Within the house of the snakes he had devised a network of prefects, older students who had proved themselves capable, to help him in watching over and taking care of the younger students, and to maintain the rules for all his snakes to adhere to.
Your purchase helps us remain independent and adfree. Follow harry from his first days at hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry, through his many adventures with hermione and ron, to his confrontations with rival draco malfoy and the dreaded professor snape. I started reading them at age 10 or so, and grew up with the series as the books came out. In hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, the many underage wizards and witches are kept under control by the teachers through the many rules set there.
So at what age is a kid ready to read the harry potter series. I grew up with the books so i was just the right age to read each one as it was released. The first book in the harry potter series was released on june 1997. The contents of this website are protected by applicable laws. Accepting the consequences of ones actions is a theme in our house, so i. My son is never exposed to violence or inappropriate television so its not like hes desensitised but hes quite capable of managing the emotions he feels watching harry potter and it has been very interesting having talks with him about goodevil, power and sacrifice. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is a good movie and a great addition to the harry potter series. Harry potter and the deathly hallows jk rowling 5 stars. Harry potter and the deathly hallows at what age do you. Mcgonagall catches him and introduces him to wood, the captain of the gryffindor quidditch team. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix parental guide.
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