Should I read Harry Potter first or watch?

Should I read Harry Potter first or watch?

The movies are great, but to really get the most our of your Harry Potter experience you have to read the books. Always read the book before the movie. Always. The essence of the story remains intact.

How old do kids have to be to read Harry Potter?

But Rowling puts that concept out there in this book: kids can die too. Book Three: There should be a small age jump between Book Two and Three, unless it has taken you a long time to read these books and your child is now seven or beyond. My kids had just turned eight when we started reading this book.

Is it OK to read Harry Potter book 7?

Book Seven: If your child can handle Book Six, they can handle Book Seven. Yes, there are many many more deaths, but quantity shouldn’t be confused with quality. Yes, there are beloved characters who die, and each one is disturbing in its own right. But the reader doesn’t learn anything new in this book.

When did the first Harry Potter book come out?

But for those of us who read the Harry Potter books as they were released one by one, starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 1997, we had to wait a whole year for book two, another year for book three, and another year for book four.

Are there any other books like Harry Potter?

Unfortunately, there is no replacing Harry Potter, but there are fantastic books and book series to keep your child engaged, entertained, and reading. Many we have read, are reading, or are on our list to read.