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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Scholastic, 1998
 Reviewer recommended age 10 and up.
Summary

Harry Potter is a 10-year-old British orphan living with his unloving uncle, aunt and cousin.  But his life changes dramatically when he receives a letter, delivered by an owl, inviting him to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Language
  • No cursing.
  • Insults include "stupid", "weirdos" and "shut up".

Sexual Situations
  • An adult character kisses another on the cheek at a party.

Violence

  • Toilet hazing ("swirlies") are mentioned.
  • Harry's parents are murdered by an evil wizard.
  • The infant Harry barely escapes the attack which killed his parents.
  • The evil wizard vows to kill those who are against him.
  • A ferocious three-headed dog protects a secret entrance.
  • Evil wizards kill a unicorn to drink its power-giving blood.
  • A character is injured in a game.
  • A ghost character is "nearly headless" due to an incomplete decapitation.
  • A giant troll chases children and is eventually brought down by being clubbed.
  • Children are knocked off their flying brooms in a game.
  • The evil wizard repeatedly instructs his follower to kill Harry.
  • An evil character is burned by direct contact with a good character.

Drugs/Alcohol

  • Adult characters drink sherry, wine and smoke pipes.

Race Issues

  • A character is described as "a Black boy".

Religion

  • Characters use religious slang: "How in the name of heaven", "Oh good Lord" and "Bless my soul".
  • Christmas is mentioned as a season and school holiday.
  • The after life is briefly discussed with a main adult character commenting, "After all, to the well-organized mind death is but the next great adventure."

Politics

  • none

 

 

 

 

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