I love this book. I started the first book when I was in kindergarten, I finished the second book over summer break, in first grade I read the third one, but so far the fourth one is the best. (In my opinion) I'm eight now and I've reread it about ten times. I recommend it for any kid who's looking for a great book.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
4th Potter has brilliant plotting -- and dragons.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Parents need to know that brilliant plotting and pacing and increasingly rich characterizations will keep kids enthralled. Kids will be upset when a teen character dies, and sensitive readers may have trouble with the idea of a hand being severed and Harry's capture and torture. Since the characters are 14, they're starting to notice the opposite sex; J.K. Rowling handles this well. This fourth in the series keeps the positive messages of friendship and loyalty going strong.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what they saw coming and what was a surprise. Many kids say this book is their favorite in the series -- if so, why? If not, which book wins out? Cheating is rampant among the teachers and judges involved in the Triwizard competition, but not among the competitors. Why do you think this is? Does Ron have a right to be jealous if he didn't ask Hermione to the ball?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
perfect for kids in grades where it is popular
it is a great book and very interesting and exciting there is always something interesting going on
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
Great
Great book!!! But might scare younger kids
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
Younger kids won't be able to understand it
There have been younger kids who have read this book, but they have trouble understanding it. It's hard for an 8 year old to understand that a trusted teacher put Harry's name in the cup...and the trusted teacher Harry knew wasn't him at all. The graveyard scene will scare anyone under ten. The characters are strong and stand up for others. Me? I absolutely love this book. I've read it over and over and over again. I love Hermione's whole S.P.E.W.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This book holds an excellent fantasy novel that really any age can enjoy. I've reread it so much and can never get over Rowling's genius imagination.
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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