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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

(2007, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by J. K. Rowling, Illustrated by Mary Grandpre)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    An exciting end to the biggest saga in history.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots. Many major and minor characters are injured, tortured, and killed.
  • Sex:

    Some kissing.
  • Language:

    One use of "bitch."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking and drunkenness.
 

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.

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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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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Amazing Book

    The Harry Potter Series are the best book I've ever read!!! But there's alot of deaths and it is really sad in places so it an be a little scary for little kids

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    uilh

    luv it

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    good lots of killing

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    good lots of killing

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    pretty darn good book!

    it was quiet good really. it had some (well........... maybe a lot!) of killing in it. it also has magic and sorcery which i know some families won't let their children read it. :/ but over all it is a pretty darn good book!

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