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.

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.

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.

My 8 year old has gotten me into this series and i absoulutely love it - but not as much as she does. Fortunately or unfortunately she read the whole series before I finished #3. According to her that is good because I never would have let her read 4-7. She's probably right, however she reads and rereads them and shows no signs of any issues from the scary stuff. I still think parts are too violent for a child her age. (she doesnt)

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 would say that this book is probably not suitable for 10 year olds and under, due to the murders at the end! I have a good idea about what will happen in the seventh book now. The film will be rated a 15! This is the best series of books in the world and anyone who says it isn't hasn't read and re - read it as many times as me - I thin all the HP books should be read in depth as they are so beautifully crafted! He he! On a serious note, Harry Potter is massive in England and we are so lucky to have a brilliant author like her in our country. I hope the 7th book tops the lot (that will be a challenge)! I'm going to go and re - read it now... so bye! Thanks common sense people.