i read this book when i was 8 and even then i thought it was pritty good. but also the book was a bit of a challenge for me to read.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
(2000, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by J. K. Rowling, Illustrated by Mary Grandpré)Ratings at a Glance
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- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
good but a challenge for kids under 10 to read
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Half clued in
I just finished reading this book to my 8 year old. I have read the first three to him as well. I agree that children 10 and older will probably get more from this book than the average 8 year old. That said, my child loves the series and did not have a hard time with the gory parts or the death of a "good guy" character. In fact it gave us the opportunity to discuss what he hears, sees, and discusses with friends at school. Several of his friends are into Star Wars and Indiana Jones as well as Harry Potter. We have talked about fiction and fact, about the horrors of war and why people should avoid war at all costs, and about why people follow "a bad guy" as a leader. I expect in a year or two my son will go back and read these books to himself, and having been through them once will probably get a lot of nuance out of them. He has not suffered from nightmares or been troubled by the story. He is learning about literature and developing a thirst for exciting books and becoming an avid reader.
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great teenage characterisation
What I like most about these books - and esp this one - as an adult reader is the characterisation of the children as they become teenagers and young adults. They are really believable, from their petty jealousies to the stomach churning desire to get dates. The Triwizard tournament is a bit of a contrivance, but overall, I like the action in this novel.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- 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.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Many stories have striven to catch the minds of its readers, or its listeners for that matter. From the beginning of time people have made daring attempts at concocting amusing and diverting tales, but J.K. Rowling has spun a most convincing story. Since the introduction of Harry Potter to the public, thousands upon thousands, undoubtedly millions, of every race, age, and religion, have fallen under his spell. After reading the fourth, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Finished it in less than three days; I couldn't put it down!), I have to let it be know that Ms. Rowling does not disappoint. As every preceding Potter book starts off, the newest is no different: Harry is staying with his insufferable relatives, the Dursleys. And as always, he has found a new, more creative and exciting means of shortening his summer stay with his Aunt, Uncle, and cousin. Trouble invariably manages to find Harry, even at his seemingly secure refuge. Lord Volde-- oh, goodness, excuse me!-- he-who-must-not-be-named is at his strongest, and Harry is facing greater risk than ever before. This is Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts, and he is now fourteen years old. So along with life-threatening situations, almost losing a best friend, meeting new foes, dealing with old ones- namely Professor Snape and Draco Malfoy, and managing to get most of his homework done, Potter must also deal with the anguish and misery of being a teenager. Take it from me managing all this while being a teen is not easy! I recommend this novel to people who enjoy science fictional books with a little bit of comedy and mystery. This book it so well written that a reader of almost any age can pick up on it. All in all this was a good book and I loved reading it, if you enjoyed my review please consider reading the book, I guarantee you will not regret it.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
AMAZING
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Rowling is the Grand Master of pacing.
I just want to start by saying that this is an absolutely magical piece of literature. Adults and teens are guaranteed to have fallen in love with Prisoner of Azkaban, and of course this one. These books are quickly leaving "Children's Book" territory. One of the most amazing things about this book for me is that it's formula is just as different from the third as the third's is from the first two. I particularly loved this one, and related to the characters so well due to the fact that I am the same age as them and that many things that they are going through, I am as well. Rowling used well her power to make readers squirm and feel sympathetic towards harry and other characters when dealing with girls/boys of special interest to them. The climax of this book left me breathless. Another astonishing thing that Rowling has accomplished is this: Many fantasy novels these days are well over 700 pages, and yet they should never have even broken the 350 mark. Rowling wrote this 700+ paged novel, and it's pacing couldn't be any more perfect. There is not even ONE boring moment in this entire book. I reccomend this book to everyone who has read the previous three. To the people that have not yet started this wonderful journey, I suggest they start the Sorcerer's Stone immediately.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
9+
#1 Harry Potter fan!!!!!! I love all of the books(especally the 3rd book).
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
#1 Daniel Racliffe Fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved this Book!!! I always enjoy books packed with action, and J.K. Rowling portrayed action just the way I like it!! I am not affected by violence, but I know people who are, and I admit there is a bit of it in there. I thought that the Tasks were great in the Triwizard tournament!! I think adding a dragon was AWESOME!!!!! This book was not just action-packed, but it was FUNNY!!! This installment is not for the faint hearted though, it can get quite gory. This book has you thinking one thing about a character, and by the end of the book, something COMPLETELY different. This book is hard to put down!!!! I would reccomend it to anyone over the age of 10.
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Great Book!
I really liked this fourth HP book in the series. It was suspenceful, action-packed, and really amazing.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Funniest!
This HP book is by far the funniest of all. It's fast moving (literally; there has not been a single time in which I have read this book for over three days) and a lot denser than the previous books. It's a big turning point in the series.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
THE Turning Point in the Series
When I first read the Goblet of Fire, I thought: "Hmm, this isn't going to be another 'Harry foils Voldemort's resurrection attempts,' is it?" The book did indeed seem to begin that way, but I quickly realized that Rowling was on to something. It took place after Harry's innocent romps through Hogwarts castle as a preteen, yet before everything went to Hell in a handbasket during the latter parts of the series. The book is truly in a class of its own. The darkness is undeniable in this volume, and some parts may send the little ones flying under the blankets because they are described so realistically. The book is well over 700-pages, so it is definately something you would pursue on those uneventful days at home. For the first time in the series, the swear words become ever so subtle. Considering the length and material of the book, The Goblet of Fire should be appropriate for anyone over nine.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is my fav Hp book!
beside the 7th book this is my favorite HP book! i really liked this one! my friends thought i was crazy becasue they all thought it as so boring! to tell the truth i was a little disipointed when the movie came out. i always believe the book is better than the movie! this book had action, romance, scary parts, funny parts, and sad parts. this was the first book JK killed of one of the charaters we all grew to knew and love!!! she is a really talented author and i enjoyed reading her books SOOOO much!!! 10+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
boring book of the siries but imporant.
things are going wrong in harrys world. and this book is complex but it is OKAY
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I loved the book!!!!!!
In the book, Harry gets tortured,and someone dies.
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THEY KEEP GETING BETTER!!!!!!
This is the longest harry potter book in the sires! but it is a questinable one too. 1.lots of violence four people are killed, all of the chalenges include dangorus beast and almos all of them end in bloody injures,voldomort need s 3 things to be revived flesh from the servent, bone from the father, and blood from the enamy, harry is tortcherd by voldomort. 2.boys and girls need a dte for the dance. 3.moody says d--m alot. 4.a house elf gets drunk once in the book. so this is a realy good book for kids 12 and up!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This is the book in the series where it starts to be a lot darker.(A teenager is killed, Evil characters are given stronger power, etc.) Still a very enjoyable book, but may frighten younger children.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
You must watch this
It has comdy( anyone who knos any thing about harry potter wont deni this)Mysteri ( Who put harrys name in the Goblet of fire) Drama (Will harry escape voldemort and he will return you will harry dely his rise or will harry die in the struggle). that is what everyone wants in a book but no other book has it all you will have to read 10 books to get all that. thought i am very sad there is only one book left. i hope J.K Rolling will write More and i hope its looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong book so i can read it forever or a century until J.K Rolling decides to write again
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
much better than the first three the plot gets ticker great book for ages 11 and up
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Awesome!
This book is every fantasy lovers paradise! Everything has so much detail! My family read it aloud and every once in a while we'd find a word my sister and I didn't know but that's it. Great family read aloud!
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My favotite Harry Potter book. Though some scenes are a little violent, it's not a big problem. I love the way it shows teenage problems and teenage life. It's like seeing my school reflected in a mirror.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A page turner book!
This is a good book! Get it now!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was almost real
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
HARRY POTTER IS THE BEST FRIGGEN BOOK AND MOVIE EVER!!
you friggen retards don't understand this is the BOOK review not the MOVIE review. i read the 1st book when i was 5 and i still love it more than anything. i am like, 14 now. HARRY POTTER PWNS ALL!! lord of the rings is a total BORE compared to this and series of unfortunate events just sucked. book and movie. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LIFE CHANGING, WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC, AWESOME, GREAT, FABULOUS, UNBELIEVABLE, COOL, FRIGGEN SUPER, HAWT, INCREDIBLE,PWNING, IMPRESSIVE, GRAND, STRIKING, MAGESTIC, SUPERB, SPLENDID, SENSATIONAL, MARVELOUS, SMASHING, OUTSTANDING, TERRIFIC, BEST BOOK EVER: read harry potter I READ HALF BLOOD PRINCE IN 5 1/2 HOURS!!! AND ORDER OF THE PHEONIX IN 2 DAYS!! HARRY FANSITES: (if you don't know about these...you can't call yourself a fan.) www.mugglenet.com www.mugglecast.com www.potterpuppetpals.com www.leakycauldron.com www.jkrowling.com www.harrypotter.com and many more if your a fan.I AM NOT JUST A FAN...I AM AN OBSSESSED, IN LOVE, BLAHBLAHBLAH...-goes on for hours- fan! HARRY POTTER IS LIKE MY BIBLE! I CARRY HBP AROUND WITH ME EVERYWHERE!! HARRY POTTER IS THE BEST THING EVER CREATED. SO BITE ME LAURA MALLORY AND ALL YOU FRIGGEN HARRY POTTER HATERS! -that is all.
