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  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A one-stop Harry Potter bonanza.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Gets kids interested in reading the books.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    The chat rooms and discussion boards are heavily moderated for language.
  • Consumerism:

    There's a store that sells everything Potter -- and some ads, too.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The-Leaky-Cauldron.org

Parents need to know that this Harry Potter site could keep any fan of the series occupied for hours. With a wealth of content, including extensive book club groups, interviews with cast members, and heavily moderated discussion forums and chats (both 3D and text-based), this is really a one-stop shop for all things Potter. Kids can download podcasts for their MP3 players and cell phones, and can check certain news portions of the site remotely. The site does feature a few ads, and The Cauldron Shop sells everything from books to wands.

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  • Families can talk about fan communities. Why do people love talking about the books and movies so much? Is it more fun to guess theories about the upcoming book or to be completely surprised? Who are your favorite characters and why? If you were making the next Harry Potter movie, what would you change from the book?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    BRILLIANT!

    It has everything you need to know about harry potter!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Cool For All Harry Potter Lovers!!!!!

    It is a very coll site. I got kinda confused though after you register makie sure you go to your e-mail! You get to choose your house your type of wand wood and what is in it and how long it is.There are 3 podcasters who also run the site. Look up podcasts for Harry Potter on Itunes!You can join groups & events. Want a friend i can be your secound because malissa is your first automatically(she is a podcaster and runs the site) my id name on leaky is ~ffecheerleader~

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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