The Harry Potter Series

By J.K. Rowling

A magical school adventure grows into a darker story of friendship, courage and difficult choices.

magical · adventurous · captivating

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What is The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling about?

Written over seventeen years and published between 1997 and 2007, J.K. Rowling’s seven-book series follows Harry Potter from an unhappy childhood into the hidden wizarding world. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione learn magic, uncover mysteries and face increasingly serious dangers as an old threat returns. The story grows from comic school adventures into a darker coming-of-age fantasy about friendship, courage and difficult choices. It may appeal to children who enjoy magical worlds, school stories, mysteries and long-running adventures. Later books contain peril, frightening creatures, bullying, bereavement and death, and may suit older or confident readers best.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

About the author

J.K. Rowling is a famous British author best known for writing the magical Harry Potter series. Her books have delighted millions of children around the world, taking readers on adventures with wizards, magical creatures, and brave friends. J.K. Rowling loves stories and encourages everyone to use their imagination and enjoy reading.

All the books in The Harry Potter series (in order)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. Rowling

Book 1 of 7

On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers magic - and a dangerous mystery hiding inside Hogwarts.

Published: 1997

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by J.K. Rowling

Book 2 of 7

Harry’s second year turns sinister when Hogwarts’s darkest secret awakens and pupils begin turning to stone.

Published: 1998

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

by J.K. Rowling

Book 3 of 7

A dangerous prisoner escapes—but Harry discovers the truth may be stranger than the rumours.

Published: 1999

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

by J.K. Rowling

Book 4 of 7

Harry’s school year turns deadly when the Goblet chooses him for a dangerous tournament.

Published: 2000

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

by J.K. Rowling

Book 5 of 7

Harry’s strangest visions reveal a deadly secret, while Hogwarts falls under Umbridge’s not-so-boring rule.

Published: 2003

Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

by J.K. Rowling

Book 6 of 7

Why has Dumbledore returned injured - and what hidden truth is Harry uncovering?

Published: 2005

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

by J.K. Rowling

Book 7 of 7

Harry, Ron and Hermione hunt deadly secrets, but who will survive Hogwarts’ final battle?

Published: 2007

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