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?
Anna I honestly don't know. I read The Sorcerer's Stone at age 6, and loved it, maybe that was because I read so much. I think it depends on your favorite …moreI honestly don't know. I read The Sorcerer's Stone at age 6, and loved it, maybe that was because I read so much. I think it depends on your favorite books and general reading experience. What I mean is - if you haven't read any books that deal with death and violence, then this is something you should not yet read. It is amazing, though, and my favorite Harry Potter book.(less)
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