Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Content Guide for Parents
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
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
We now present the seventh and final installment in the epic tale of Harry Potter.
This gorgeous new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone features a newly designed cover illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick, as well as the beloved original interior decorations by Mary GrandPré.
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.
