Dear Kari,
Thank you for your prompt feedback. After doing research, it appears the
earliest independent readers are 4th graders.
At any rate, it is a great auction item. I already have 15 students eager
to attend this event in London.
Debra
On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 8:41 AM, Kari Riedel <kari@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Bookopolis.com, we often see 2nd and 3rd graders (and occasionally
K-1st graders) reading Harry Potter. They often re-read it a 5th-8th
graders when they can get more out of it. It's very depending on the kid
and the family as to when they are ready for it. The first two books are
more appropriate (i.e. less violent and less relationship drama) than the
later books. But, I think it's very common for elementary kids to love
this series. It's a great one to hook them early as "readers."
Best,
Kari
On Thu, Mar 16, 2017 at 8:46 PM, Debra Cardone <cardone@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
Rowlings released Harry Potter 15 years ago, and I can still remember an
enthusiastic 5th grader running into my library screaming, "I just read a
fantastic book!"
This memorable event occurred before the movies, video games, museums,
costumes, etc.
We are having an auction item for a fundraiser that includes tickets to
see the Harry Potter play in London.
What do you all feel is the appropriate age to read the book and see the
play. Today I had 15 fourth grade students say they have read Harry Potter.
I know the book has a tendency to get scarier and intense as you read
more books in the series.
Do you feel middle school students still enjoy the book? or Is the book
more suited for 3rd and up now?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks,
Debra Cardone, Librarian
Hamlin School
San Francisco, Ca
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