A young man dressed as Harry Potter at Comicon in Montreal in 2016.
One of the most popular series for young people, the Harry Potter series consists of seven novels about a young boy who discovers he has magical powers. The author is J. K. Rowling. The books have interested countless children in reading. Many adults enjoy them too.
Series[]
The seven books in the series are
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (published as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
There are also a few related books: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is known as the eighth book in the series, and is written as a play. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay is also available.
Recommendations[]
If you like these books, you might also enjoy
- The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper
- Books by Madeleine L'Engle, including A Wrinkle in Time