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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Content Guide for Parents

By J.K. RowlingPenguin Random House Audio Publishing Group2007-07-21ISBN 9780739360385759 pages
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Found in this book

  • ViolenceCentral
  • Scary contentSupporting
  • Race & cultureSupporting
  • ProfanityBrief

Not found

  • Religion
  • Climate
  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book


It all comes down to this - a final faceoff between good and evil. You plan to pull out all the stops, but every time you solve one mystery, three more evolve. Do you stay the course you started, despite your lack of progress? Do you detour and follow a new lead that may not help? Do you listen to your instincts, or your friends?

Lord Voldemort is preparing for battle and so must Harry. With Ron and Hermione at his side, he's trying to hunt down Voldemort's Horcruxes, escape danger at every turn, and find a way to defeat evil once and for all. How does it all end? Find out in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The story is a war between Harry and Voldemort's followers, with battles, duels, torture and many deaths, including a final battle at Hogwarts. The book includes torture, major character deaths, snake attacks, kidnapping, near-drowning and constant danger from Voldemort's followers.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have violence?

    Found (Central): The story is a war between Harry and Voldemort's followers, with battles, duels, torture and many deaths, including a final battle at Hogwarts.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have scary content?

    Found (Supporting): The book includes torture, major character deaths, snake attacks, kidnapping, near-drowning and constant danger from Voldemort's followers.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have race & culture?

    Found (Supporting): Wizards who are not "pure blood" are registered, put on trial and jailed, which a parents' guide says mirrors real persecution of racial and religious groups.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have profanity?

    Found (Brief): A parents' guide notes infrequent mild swearing, plus a few stronger words including one use of "bitch".

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.