Jul 22, 2009 i read the hp books in my first grade, so id say that theyre definitely age appropriate. A few thoughts about reading harry potter everyday reading. Also lying ahead are harry potter movies, and spinoff mattel action figures. Rowling released harry potter and the sorcerers stone more than 20 years ago, kids have been devouring the books, watching the movies, andat least for superfansplaying games and apps and visiting websites devoted to the young wizard. Harrys birth was overshadowed by a prophecy, naming either himself or neville longbottom as the one with the power to vanquish lord voldemort. 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. The story is set nineteen years after the ending of harry potter and the deathly hallows and follows harry potter. The reading level cues you in to the vocabulary and language issues. Decades after the tales of the boy who lived were first published, these books continue to enchant and inspire readers of all ages. 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. 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.
One of the delights of discovering harry potter is that you see him. Ive been a huge harry potter fan since the very beginning and ive been dying waiting for just the right time to share him with my girls. Find the right books, movies, and games to introduce as kids grow up. 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. I thought my 5yearold was ready for the harry potter books. But there are plenty of ageappropriate books available for little ones who adore magic and mystical, outofthisworld creatures. Reading the illustrated harry potter series out loud together is the perfect way to introduce harrys magical world to your family.
Jul 31, 2019 so, what is the right age to introduce kids to harry potter. At what age do you think it is appropriate for kids to start reading harry potter. All of which is to say that when i frequently get asked what the right age to read harry potter is, i dont have a great answer. Rowling, mary grandpre october 1998 order in the next 7 hours 26 minutes and get it by tuesday, march 03.
Check out our blog post for tips on what age your child should start reading harry potter. They were both easy to learn, flowing seamlessly from the start. Immediately, i have to pause to decide how much of this information to share. I strongly feel that especially book 7 is not appropriate for anyone under about age 14. Harry potter and the halfblood prince was published on 16 july 2005. I started reading them at age 10 or so, and grew up with the series as the books came out. In general, kids like to read about characters a couple of years older than them. After the new sequel is released this summer, there will still be three more forthcoming episodes in the continuing potter saga. I cant argue, though, that october is the best time to read harry potter. How can i tell if a book is appropriate for my child. Its been 20 years since harry potter first hit the shelves, and the popularity is still going strong. The first three books would be generally suitable for seven year olds too. My son is begging to read the 4th harry potter book, the goblet of fire. Harry potter and the deathly hallows at what age do you.
The themes and adventures of the harry potter series are a bit too advanced for preschoolers and the younger crowd in elementary school. The harry potter books are great when they are a little older the audio books are a wonderful way to help sleep in my teens i had alott of trouble sleeping lisening to a nice harry potter book really helped. Their rule is one book a year, so their son is kind of growing up with harry. For young harry potter fans, create a magical adventure with spellbounding games such as harry potter clue, harry potter codename, and harry potter uno. As the daily telegraph notes, the books were repeatedly banned by schools and targeted by churchsponsored book burnings between 1997 and 2007, when the. Sep 27, 2016 wondering if your child is at the perfect harry potter age for starting the books. If anything, the age of 10 seems to be more about the heaviness of the story rather than anything scary of frightening. I love harry potter and dont think it should be restricted to an age, but. 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. Welcome to rharrypotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the harry potter universe. Nov 08, 20 harry potter presents itself for pinkwashing from almost the first page. Harley merlin and the secret coven by bella forrest. I say that the first two harry potters are suitable for 7 and over, and if your child wants a. Unfortunately, there is no replacing harry potter, but there are fantastic books and book series to keep your child engaged, entertained, and reading.
The first three harry potter books are great to read aloud to kids aged from about six or seven up. It was written by jack thorne, based on a story by j. Harry potter is awesome, and you cant cut corners with these books. But there are plenty of age appropriate books available for little ones who adore magic and mystical, outofthisworld creatures. Harry potter turns 35 today and is still enjoying having a scar that causes him no pain after slaying voldemort in the battle of hogwarts 17 years ago. Personally that would drive me nuts, but it seems to be working for their family. Should kids read harry potter by themselves or should it be a readaloud book as a family. Harry potter presents itself for pinkwashing from almost the first page. I personally love the harry potter books, as well as the lord of the rings, eragon series, etc. These books should be enjoyed together and discussed.
What is the perfect harry potter age to read the books. Adventure books are fine because they can happen to us someday, but magic. Are you looking for books like harry potter for your teenager. Well, magic is only for those who believe in bhootpret and jadutona. The storeys do get darker as it progresses the last one very sad. 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. We had this conversation last night about which books are appropriate for different ages. So, what is the right age to introduce kids to harry potter. Is the 4th harry potter book appropriate for a 3rd grader. How to find ageappropriate books for advanced readers.
Readers may have grown up thinking harry potter was the same age as them but hes a decade older than daniel radcliffe. Many we have read, are reading, or are on our list to read. He was the only child and son of james and lily potter nee evans, both members of the original order of the phoenix. This article is very wrong about the age recommendations for harry potter books and movies. Books to read when your child isnt ready for harry potter. But there are a few age related guidelines to take into consideration. As a result, harry potter has become a pop culture icon. What is the perfect harry potter age for reading the story with your kids. The play opened on 30 july 2016 at the palace theatre, london, england. William remains the same age despite appearing in books published. If your family is just getting into this magical world, this quick age from. 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.
What to read to younger children when harry potter gets. But there are a few agerelated guidelines to take into consideration. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets too dark. Jan 21, 2016 but there are a few agerelated guidelines to take into consideration. Your children would love the audio book the amazing maurice by terry prattchett on audio book. Aug 03, 2011 what age do you feel it is appropriate to start reading harry potter to kids. Here are 25 books your child should read after harry potter. Whether you started reading the series at an age appropriate 12 only to wait in line at 22 for the joy. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets 940l 56 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 880l 56 harry potter and the goblet of fire 880l 56 harry potter and the order of the phoenix 950l 57 harry potter and the halfblood prince 1030l 68.
And youre not going to have as much fun reading the seventh book if you dont read the others. A friend told me about this book as a book for those who liked harry potter and want more in the sense there is a separate magical community unknown for the non magical peoppe. Wondering whens the best age for kids to read harry potter. Weve barely arrived at 4 privet drive before dumbledore informs mcgonagall that voldemort has killed lily and james potter and tried to kill harry. Nov 01, 2017 all of which is to say that when i frequently get asked what the right age to read harry potter is, i dont have a great answer. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets too.
From a technical standpoint, harry potter is categorized as a middlegrade read, which typically encompasses 9to12yearolds. What is a good age to start reading harry potter to a. I do think lord of the rings is too young for your girls, and i hate that she had nightmares. My cousin has a seven year old soon whose interested in harry potter. I read out and translate the dark act cards, and there is not much to remember. At what age should you read each harry potter book. Your agebyage guide to all things harry potter red tricycle.
May 03, 2016 what to read to younger children when harry potter gets too dark. Reading the book first is the best way for a parent to determine if the book is appropriate for his or her child. I love amys plan about reading aloud one book in the series every october, although i dont know if thats what well do. It was published worldwide in english on 21 june 2003. Discovering the joys of harry potter is a rite of passage for kids today. At what age do you think it is appropriate for kids. 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. We started playing deckbuilders with my nonenglish speaking when she was 78 years old, first clank and then harry potter. In the case of harry potter, the main character begins as an elevenyearold and ends up as a seventeenyearold.
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. What is the perfect harry potter age to read the books with. 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. Weve come up with several books that might fit the bill.
Why ill have my kids wait to read harry potter book riot. And while they still love it, theyre now teenagers and looking for other fantasy books to read. I read the hp books in my first grade, so id say that theyre definitely age appropriate. The first book in the harry potter series was released on june 1997. My pediatrician suggested that eleven and older is a good age to. Discussion i introduced my godson to the little prince when he was days of life and i offer him the book in the second grade. I know some ambitious parents are eager to make sevenyearolds read harry potter but i feel that its important for a kid to grasp all the nuances to fully appreciate a book. Its possible to do both with a much younger kid who is in the middle of the series without giving away anything from the later books. The harry potter books generally are appropriate for children between the 4th and 7th grade reading level.
It was followed by six further books, all of which have been hugely popular around the world, selling over 450 million copies. Aug 04, 2015 so when is the magic age to read harry potter. Harry potter and the deathly hallows at what age do you think it is. Rowling released the first book more than 15 years ago, kids have been devouring the books, watching the movies, and at least for super fans playing games and apps and visiting websites devoted to the young wizard. So at what age is a kid ready to read the harry potter series.
The western classics might be appropriate for older children. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the last book in the harry potter. Start book 1 sorcerers stone sometime around 11 years old, as a readaloud book. The first 3 and the 6th movies sorcerers stone, chamber of secrets, prisoner of azkaban, half blood prince are all rated pg, the other 4 are pg. Rowling mixes up a more intense brew in fifth book. Harry potter books banned from catholic school because.
The website for harry potter and the cursed child noted that the plot. Harry potter and the cursed child is a twopart west end stage play. I understand keeping the violence down for children,but i dont understand keeping them from books any age appropriate books that is. They consider the harry potter stories perfectly acceptable for their children. 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. Hes read the first 3 harry potter books and loves them. I looked it up, and there seems to be 15 books in the series, with the first on being published in 2018. Harry potter book series 7 books harry potter and the sorcerers stone by j. 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. Sep 03, 2019 harry potter bans have a long history. As the daily telegraph notes, the books were repeatedly banned by schools and targeted by churchsponsored book burnings between 1997.