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Synopsis
For Harry Potter, it’s the start of another far-from-ordinary year at Hogwarts when the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and comes to an abrupt halt in front of him. It turns out that Sirius Black, mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, has escaped – and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry’s tea leaves. And perhaps most frightening of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds with their soul-sucking kiss – in search of fresh victims. ([source][1]) [1]: https://www.jkrowling.com/book/harry-potter-prisoner-azkaban/
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Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Features moderately intense scenes with soul-sucking creatures (Dementors), threats of death, references to murder and imprisonment, and magical violence. Themes of facing fear and overcoming trauma are handled age-appropriately for older middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, death, and imprisonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Harry faces terrifying Dementors, uncovers shocking secrets about his past, and discovers the truth about an escaped prisoner—all while navigating another magical year at Hogwarts with his best friends.