One of the delights of discovering harry potter is that you see him grow up. Despite sales, harry potter and the cursed child isnt. Just finished speed reading the new harry potter book. What age do you feel it is appropriate to start reading harry potter to kids. I personally love the harry potter books, as well as the lord of the rings, eragon series, etc. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous obstacles to defeat the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A number of times i have seen folks mention early readers who are reading harry potter in kindergarten. This seventh book is scheduled to be released 070707. The website for harry potter and the cursed child noted that the plot. It is important to select the right books for the age and maturity.
The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end on july 30, 2016. At what age do you think it is appropriate for kids. Age appropriate books for children with the popularity of the harry potter books many parents are buying them for children too young to understand the story. Most childrens books come with information concerning the appropriate age. My cousin has a seven year old soon whose interested in harry potter. 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. Thus, he attends hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry to practice magic under the guidance of the kindly headmaster albus dumbledore and other school professors along. Sep 08, 2014 harry potter is 11 in book one and 17 in the final book. The sixth book in particular ups the romance and dark psychological thriller elements. The reading level actually started out too difficult for many readers harrys age.
Harry potter and the goblet of fire parental guide is. At what age should you read each harry potter book. Hp movie fans, on the other hand, have years of fantastic beasts to look forward to, so times are good for them. Aug 05, 2016 harry potter has, from the first book onward, been a communal experience. But along with that, the subject matter of the books and movies gets. But there are a few age related guidelines to take into consideration.
The harry potter series is brilliant to read aloud to your child but whens the. Rowling released the first book more than 15 years ago, kids have been devouring the books, watching the movies, and at least for. We had this conversation last night about which books are appropriate for different ages. Harry potter and the goblet of fire was published on 8 july 2000 at the same time by bloomsbury and scholastic. The challenge with harry potter is that it is really designed for the kids to grow up with harry potter. Sure, a particular child might read way above their age level, but the secret of fostering good reading is for the child to understand and enjoy the book.
Harry potter and the cursed child is a twopart west end stage play. From a technical standpoint, harry potter is categorized as a middlegrade read, which typically encompasses 9to12yearolds. The worldwide phenomenon that made its author one of the bestselling fiction writers of all time. Jan 21, 2016 but there are a few agerelated guidelines to take into consideration. Discovering the joys of harry potter is a rite of passage for kids today. The harry potter books are considered fantasy because of the magical elements, but draw all kinds of fans many who have never read fantasy books before. John killinger, author of the new book god, the devil and harry potter, says harry is far from being a devil or a witch.
Kids can look up more about flying brooms, centaurs, inferi, magic wands, etc. It seems appropriate that most nights a soldout audience will literally see this new chapter come to life. So at what age is a kid ready to read the harry potter series. The sixth book of the harry potter series harry potter and the halfblood prince refers to harry using a very special term used sparingly in new age literature.
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. Inappropriate things you never noticed in harry potter. It was written by jack thorne, based on a story by j. There is a lot of confusion about that because prior to j. While i have no doubt this is true, and know a couple children with that sort of reading aptitude, it continues to surprise me because it seems like. Harry potter, age 10 chapter 2 the cake, a harry potter. How to find ageappropriate books for advanced readers. The first book in the series, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was first published by bloomsbury in 1997, with an initial printrun of 500 copies in hardback, 300 of which were distributed to libraries. These books should be enjoyed together and discussed. Hes read the first 3 harry potter books and loves them.
We all love harry potter, but what is the appropriate age for us to introduce. Jan 01, 2007 buy harry potter and the halfblood prince book 6 third by j. Harry potter is full of bravery and is one of the best characters i have ever had the pleasure of running into. While i have no doubt this is true, and know a couple children with that sort of reading aptitude, it continues to surprise me because it seems like emotionally mature material for children of that age. William remains the same age despite appearing in books published almost 50 years apart. As harry potter daniel radcliffe begins his sixth year at hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as the property of the halfblood prince and begins to learn more about lord voldemorts ralph fiennes dark past. I do think lord of the rings is too young for your girls, and i hate that she had nightmares.
With daniel radcliffe, emma watson, rupert grint, michael gambon. I understand keeping the violence down for children,but i dont understand keeping them from books any age appropriate books that is. Find the right books, movies, and games to introduce as kids grow up. He was excited to watch movie 1 after finishing the first book, but so far refuses to watch movie 2 though he enjoyed the 2nd book, he thinks itll be too scary in movie form. Buy harry potter and the halfblood prince book 6 third by j. Harry potter has, from the first book onward, been a communal experience. This special term reveals the ending of the seventh book once properly understood.
I strongly feel that especially book 7 is not appropriate for anyone under about age 14. Children all over the world have connected with the harry potter books and. Harry potter fans have found quite a few major plot holes and logical errors in the series. From the opening line of harry potter and the sorcerers stone through the poignant end of harry potter and the deathly hallows, few book series are as gripping as j. Mcgonagall catches him and introduces him to wood, the captain of the gryffindor quidditch team. Raincitywriter this is the third book in a trilogy, which starts with the dursleys death when harry is 8 and his subsequent placement with snape as. This article is very wrong about the age recommendations for harry potter books and movies. You are, in short, a huge harry potter fan, and huge harry potter fans are always in need of good fantasy book recommendations. The problem is, neither my cousin nor her husband have read any of the books, and she asked me if i thought they would be appropriate for him. But there are a few agerelated guidelines to take into consideration. Our understanding is further buttressed by the violent death of dumbledore, the supreme. Very sloooowly made his way through book 3 before he turned 7. 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. My son is begging to read the 4th harry potter book, the goblet of fire.
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 james potter is the titular protagonist of j. 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. 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.
Each book is another year in school, so the theme is a year more mature. Raincitywriter this is the third book in a trilogy, which starts with the dursleys death when harry is 8 and his subsequent placement with snape as a caregiver and eventual adoptive parent. The majority of the books plot covers seven years in the life of the orphan harry, who, on his eleventh birthday, learns he is a wizard. Of course these are not the more durable hardback books. The 7 book set is also available, but unless you are really finicky, buy this 6 book set, and order book seven separately. Harry potter and the deathly hallows at what age do you. I am going to try to hold off till the fall or even christmas 7. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the last book in the harry potter sequence that feels good to read to most younger children, but what to fill the gap with while they wait to be old.
It is important to keep the childs age in mind when purchasing books. What other books would indicate that a child is ready to start having harry potter read to them by a parent. Aug 04, 2015 so when is the magic age to read harry potter. Rowling, john tiffany, and jack thorne, a new play by jack thorne, harry potter and the cursed child is the eighth story in the harry potter series and the first official harry potter story to be presented on stage.
When harry potter and the philosophers stone sorcerers stone in the us was first published in june of 1997, no one could have predicted that it would create a rabid fanbase on its way to universal success. Summon a new harry potter book at midnight release. These days, with all the harry potter books available and ready for consumption as fast as one can read them, the age to start reading harry potter is blurred. Your agebyage guide to all things harry potter red tricycle. In fact, rowling currently holds the ninth spot, well above names such as stephen king and j. The goal of this website is to look at the harry potter series and how it deals with the theme of coming of age. Harry potter presents itself for pinkwashing from almost the first page.
The books have been made into movies by warner bros. Hp movie fans, on the other hand, have years of fantastic beasts to. In the latest turn for harry potter and company, letting. For the sevenyearold who started the books back when the series began in 1997, the material continued to be age appropriate up until the very last book. I started reading the books when i was 8, but i started after i saw the cosfilm at my uncles at got the poafilm myself. In the latest turn for harry potter and company, letting all. If anything, the age of 10 seems to be more about the heaviness of the story rather than anything scary of frightening. I started reading them at age 10 or so, and grew up with the series as the books came out.
Harry potter books are fantasy books about wizards and their wonderful world and about a young boy who falls into a world of magic and adventure. Thus, he attends hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry to practice magic under the guidance of the kindly headmaster albus dumbledore and other school professors. How parents can find the best age appropriate book lists for elementary age children. Wondering whens the best age for kids to read harry potter. The story is set nineteen years after the ending of harry potter and the deathly hallows and follows harry potter.
Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the last book in the harry potter sequence that feels good to read to most younger. I think that for the first three books 6 or 7 would be an appropriate age to start reading them since te tone in them is a bit lighter. The first book, in which harry is in the british wizard equivalent to 6th grade is written at a grade level of about 7. I mentioned in my post about how to choose chapter books for kids that the age of the protagonist is a good general guideline for the age of the reader. Unlike the other potter books, cursed child is a script, with stage directions and dialogue for a twopart play that. What is a good age to start reading harry potter to a child. Harry potter and the goblet of fire the triwizard tournament is so dangerous that no wizard under 17 is allowed to compete but when, at age 14, harry potters name flies out of the goblet of fire, he is forced to take part. Start book 1 sorcerers stone sometime around 11 years old, as a readaloud book. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix parental guide. I would really consider getting him involved in another series or two and then reading the first 4 harry. Rather, says the presbyterian minister and academic, he actually is a christlike figure.
I also dont think harry potter is the best read aloud for 5 year olds, which seems like the age that a lot of parents start reading the books to their kids. Jan, 2017 but the truth is that nothing can replicate the excitement of a new harry potter book. I know this will vary from child to child, but in general what is a good age at which they will not be scared and understand most of the story. 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.
This book series turned into films chronicles the journey of harry and his friends as they grow up and overcome various challenges placed in front of them. The reading level cues you in to the vocabulary and language issues. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets too dark. Where to go from harry potter for a 9 year old reader. The reading levels of each harry potter book compared to the grade harry is in in each book. Once children find a seriesauthor they like, they tend to want to read everything related to the book immediately. In a flash, the entire sequence from harry potter and the sorcerers stone comes back to me. The harry potter books make up the popular series written by j. Rowling borrows from many established stories and myths to piece together her magical world. Inappropriate things you never noticed in harry potter thegamer. The play opened on 30 july 2016 at the palace theatre, london, england.
Every child should read harry potter, but not every child is ready to read the entire series in one go. Harry potter and the halfblood prince is the sixth book in the harry potter series. 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. To make matters worse, the ministry have installed dolores umbridge at hogwarts and she not only punishes harry for telling lies but also. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets. He must face three increasingly difficult magical challenges but something dark is slithering in the background, manipulating events towards a more sinister conclusion. In the case of harry potter, the main character begins as an elevenyearold and ends up as a seventeenyearold. Officially dumbledore was born in 1881, making him about 115 years old when he died in 1996. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is the longest book in the series, at 766 pages in the uk version and 870 pages in the us version. Right now hes taking a break from chapter book novels to read comics big nate, peanuts, sheldon, foxtrot, manga mostly pokemon, and pokemon encyclopedia. Many disney movies scare him to the extent that he does not even enjoy them. Is the 4th harry potter book appropriate for a 3rd grader. I have told my 5 year old about harry potter, and he loves chapter books totally devoured the first 6 oz books, and the 6th does have a hint of darkness but i probably wont provide the 1st book to him until he is maybe 8ish.
Harry potter fanfiction archive with over 818,660 stories. Why ill have my kids wait to read harry potter book riot. The first book in the harry potter series was released on june 1997. Nov 08, 20 the second professor mcgonagall pulls oliver wood from his charms class, i realize im in pinkalicious territory again.
Unfortunately, this doesnt work as well now that all the books are available. Decades after the tales of the boy who lived were first published, these books continue to enchant and inspire readers of all ages. Rowling released harry potter and the sorcerers stone more than 20 years ago, kids have been. But the truth is that nothing can replicate the excitement of a new harry potter book.
The books concern a wizard called harry potter and his journey through hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. What is a good age to start reading harry potter to a. In general, kids like to read about characters a couple of years older than them. Sep 01, 2002 i have been a true harry potter fan for 6 years now. Scholastic had high expectations for harry potter and the cursed child, which arrived on july 31 with an enormous first printing of 4. I have been a true harry potter fan for 6 years now. It was published worldwide in english on 21 june 2003. The first three harry potter books are great to read aloud to kids aged from about six or seven up. Aug 03, 2011 what age do you feel it is appropriate to start reading harry potter to kids.
Because of this, i probably wont introduce my son to harry potter until his teen years. It was followed by six further books, all of which have been hugely popular around the world, selling over 450 million copies. These memes prove that harry potter makes no sense. Weve barely arrived at 4 privet drive before dumbledore informs mcgonagall that voldemort has killed lily and james potter and tried to kill harry. My pediatrician suggested that eleven and older is a good age to start. A good age for watching the movies would probably be 12, depending on the child. Hes a good enough reader to read them, and if the last couple are too long, my cousin says she would read them aloud to him. 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.
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