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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
A grim end to the biggest saga in history.
updated 10.16.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Parents need to know that this is a grim, violent book. Deaths occur in nearly every chapter, and suspense, misery, and pain permeate much of the story. We know younger kids will want to (and probably will) read this wonderful end to the Potter series, but because of the heavy themes, we've rated it for age 12 and up.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the publishing phenomenon that is Harry Potter. Why has it been so successful? What makes it different from other books and series for children? Is it just hype, or something more? Also, what do you think about the way author Rowling ends the series? Are you satisfied? How is it different from what you expected? Do you wish anything was different? Do you understand the complex reasoning that leads to the denouement?
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Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
- Lives in NebraskaI rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
Great Book
I read this book in 2 days when I was just 10 years old, just to show how good it was. Lots of deaths, but most of them are bloodless except for Dobby, I expect, because he was stabbed by Bellatrix. Great friendship is displayed, although there are some arguments. There is some cussing, but most of it is mild. Great book, I recommend it to anyone 9+.
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
My favorite book ever!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the perfect book. It's sad, happy, funny, and this literally has got you sitting on the edge of your seat! It's informative and the best end possible for the series. Several characters die and it is definitely something you would cry about, but that only says how good a job J.K. Rowling did with making you connected with the characters.
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 7 and give it
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!
I loved this book!!!!!!!! i can't belive it was the last in the sereis!!!!!!! it was so good!!! the youngest age to read it would be7.
- Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 10 and give it
I laughed!! I cried a lot. It's a must read for any age.
It was the Best Book in the world and i mean it. i've read a lot of books but no other book can beat this one
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