Shreemayi asked this question about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5):
okay so can anyone tell me how old a child should be to read this book?
Caito Junqueira The saga was written loosely targeting Harry Potter's age in each book. The stories and vocabulary gain in complexity as the series goes on.

Book 1 = 1…more
The saga was written loosely targeting Harry Potter's age in each book. The stories and vocabulary gain in complexity as the series goes on.

Book 1 = 11y.o.
Book 2 = 12y.o.
...
Book 5 = 15y.o.

And so on.

Keep in mind that this is not a tight rope around your neck. The first books actually work for younger people, and old adults can also enjoy everything.(less)
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