Can I read Harry Potter books out of order?

No. You NEED to read the series in order. There are important plot points in the 7th one, and the only way to understand that is to have read the first book.

Should I read the Harry Potter books first?

Definitely read the books first. Every one of the HP books are great and that’s why I’ve read them all, from 1 to 7, 8 times and counting. It’s a magical world Harry lives in and they are magical books. As a general rule, books should be read before watching a movie if you plan to read the book.

In which order should I read Harry Potter?

This series consists of seven books. We recommend you read the Harry Potter series in publication order as it is a linear story that tells Harry Potter’s experience at Hogwarts, the school of magic. Therefore it is the best order to read Harry Potter (and it’s also at the same time the chronological order).

Should a third grader read Harry Potter books?

However, a child’s reading level needs to be considered. Some third graders are just starting chapter books while others have been reading chapter books since kindergarten. Lagging readers might miss out on much of the meaning in Harry Potter books because of a lack of vocabulary or difficulty with inferences. For them it might be better to wait.

What is the appropriate age to start reading Harry Potter books?

This article is very wrong about the age recommendations for Harry Potter books and movies. Appropriate age for Harry Potter series: Start Book 1 (Sorcerer’s Stone) sometime around 11-13 years old, as a read-aloud book.

What is the best order to read the Harry Potter series?

If you aren’t aware of the order of the series, it goes: if you’re planning on reading The Cursed Child, it goes after The Deathly Hallows. if you’re planning on reading the library books, you can read them at any point you want throughout the series, but they may be more interesting to read afte

Should lagging readers read Harry Potter first?

Lagging readers might miss out on much of the meaning in Harry Potter books because of a lack of vocabulary or difficulty with inferences. For them it might be better to wait. Precocious readers, on the other hand, might be able to handle the first Harry Potter book with ease.