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.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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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 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
- 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 iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
good but a challenge for kids under 10 to read
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.
- 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
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