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Quidditch Through the Ages

(2001, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by J. K. Rowling)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    J.K. Rowling's magical sport report for charity.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Describes some of the rougher aspects of the sport.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Quidditch Through the Ages

Parents need to know that this book and its companion Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them have raised millions of dollars for children's charities around the world, under the auspices of Comic Relief U.K. Both books are meant for fans of the Harry Potter series that they complement.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what this book brings to the Harry Potter series. Do you get more out of the Harry Potter series from reading books like this? Also, if you could play Quidditch, which position would you play?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    GOOD BOOK

    This was a very interesting book that gives you the history of Quidditch. I highly recommend it to all ages.

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