The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, been translated into 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. The Harry Potter series is one of the beloved series by kids. You can purchase them individually or as the Harry Potter series box set.
- ?When did the first harry potter book come out?? On June 26, 1997, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer?s Stone was published.
- ?When did the first harry potter movie come out?? On November 14, 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer?s Stone was released in theaters.
- ?How many harry potter books are there?? Harry Potter series has seven books. The first book was published in 1997 and the last book was published in 2007.
- ?How many harry potter movies are there?? Harry Potter series has eight movies. The first movie was released in 2001 and the last book was published in 2011.
What is the age requirements for Harry Potter books
While there is no right or wrong age to start reading the Harry Potter books, there are some guidelines for parents. Kids from ages 7 to 9 are okay to start reading the first few books.
Harry Potter is 11 years old in the first book and 17 years old in the last book. It may be a good idea to align the books to your child?s age. The later books in the series get darker and longer.
Following is a list of books and corresponding movies in order of their release. I prepared this list for my daughter, now 8, and thought to share with others.
1997 ? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer?s Stone (Book #1)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on June 26, 1997. Pages: 309.
Movie (view at Amazon Video) ? Released on November 14, 2001.
This book is also called Harry Potter and the Philosopher?s Stone
1998 ? Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book #2)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on July 2, 1998. Pages: 341.
Movie (view at Amazon Video) ? Released on November 14, 2002.
1999 ? Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book #3)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on July 8, 1999. Pages: 435.
Movie (view at Amazon Video) ? Released on June 4, 2004.
2000 ? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book #4)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on July 8, 2000. Pages: 734.
Movie (view at Amazon Video) ? Released on November 18, 2005.
2003 ? Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book #5)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on June 21, 2003. Pages: 870.
Movie (view at Amazon Video) ? Released on July 11, 2007.
2005 ? Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book #6)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on July 16, 2005. Pages: 652.
Movie (view at Amazon Video) ? Released on July 15, 2009.
2007 ? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book #7)
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Book (view at Amazon) ? Published on July 21, 2007. Pages: 759.
This book was split into two movies.
Part 1 (view at Amazon Video)? Released on November 19, 2010
Part 2 (view at Amazon Video)? Released on July 15, 2011.
Bonus ? Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books #1 to 7)
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You can purchase these as the Harry Potter series box set which is available as a paperback as well as Kindle. Kindle is comparatively cheaper but kids at this age may like to feel and touch.
My kids borrowed Harry Potter books from the local public library. Most public libraries have all Harry Potter books in paperback as well as digital format. These libraries provide free digital access to ebooks, music, magazine, and movies through their library apps such as Libby and Overdrive. Check out my article ? Free eBooks, Movies, Magazine and Music from your local libraries.
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