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Hogwarts Library — Content Guide for Parents

By J. K. RowlingSCHOLASTIC2017-03-14ISBN 9781338132328128 pages
Hogwarts Library

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

About this book

Three classic volumes from J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, now in a beautifully redesigned boxed set!

Inside readers will find books treasured by users of the great library at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's master work on magical creatures; Quidditch Through the Ages, a comprehensive history of the game and its rules; and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, with an introduction and illustrations by J.K. Rowling and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. This boxed set is an essential addition to the collection of any Harry Potter fan, and a beautiful gift to cherish.From every sale of the Hogwarts Library, Scholastic will donate twenty percent of the retail sales price less taxes of this boxed set to two charities selected by the author J.K. Rowling: Lumos, a charity founded by J.K. Rowling which works to end the institutionalization of children (wearelumos.org), and Comic Relief, a UK-based charity that strives to create a just world free from poverty (www.comicrelief.com).

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hogwarts Library appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The search results mention instances of violence in the Harry Potter series, such as characters dying and references to blood and injury. This includes descriptions of graphic elements that may be present in the narrative, particularly in relation to battles and magical confrontations. The search results indicate that the Harry Potter series contains scary elements, such as frightening creatures and dark themes, which may be present in 'Hogwarts Library'. This includes references to dangerous magical creatures and intense situations that could be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have violence?

    The search results mention instances of violence in the Harry Potter series, such as characters dying and references to blood and injury. This includes descriptions of graphic elements that may be present in the narrative, particularly in relation to battles and magical confrontations.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have scary content?

    The search results indicate that the Harry Potter series contains scary elements, such as frightening creatures and dark themes, which may be present in 'Hogwarts Library'. This includes references to dangerous magical creatures and intense situations that could be unsettling for younger readers.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have religious themes?

    The search results indicate that the Harry Potter series, including content from 'Hogwarts Library', has been discussed in the context of promoting Christian values and contains Christian symbolism. Specific references include discussions of Christian themes and allegories within the narrative.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in 'Hogwarts Library'. The search results mention discussions of race and discrimination in the context of the series but do not indicate that race is a central theme in the book itself.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'Hogwarts Library'. The search results indicate that while there may be allusions to swearing, actual curse words are not used in the text.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Hogwarts Library'. The search results include discussions about environmental issues related to the Harry Potter series but do not indicate that climate change is a theme in the book itself.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is explicitly present in 'Hogwarts Library'. The search results reference discussions about sex education in the context of Hogwarts but do not provide evidence of sexual content in the book itself.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have gender roles?

    No explicit discussions of gender roles are present in 'Hogwarts Library'. The search results reference broader discussions about gender in Rowling's work but do not indicate that gender roles are a central theme in this specific book.

  • Does Hogwarts Library have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'Hogwarts Library'. The search results primarily discuss J.K. Rowling's personal views and controversies surrounding her comments on transgender issues, which do not reflect content from the book itself.