Christmas at Hogwarts
J. K. ROWLING
Readers rate it 4.2 (10 on Hardcover)
Released Oct 15, 2024 · Scholastic, Incorporated
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is an illustrated excerpt from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone focused on the warm, joyful Christmas chapter—one of the gentlest parts of the first book. The content emphasizes friendship, kindness, magic, and belonging, with minimal dark elements. While the broader Harry Potter series contains some fantasy violence and scary moments, this specific Christmas-centered adaptation is designed for younger readers and family enjoyment, making it appropriate for early elementary through middle grade audiences.
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From the publisher
From J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages! "Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow."... From J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages! "Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow." So begins Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and the heartwarming story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts. From the Great Hall decked with magnificent fir trees to cozy evenings in the Gryffindor Common Room to the joy of presents on Christmas morning, it's a holiday filled with warmth, friendship, good food, and magical surprises that Harry will never forget. With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and luminous illustrations by artist Ziyi Gao, this favorite moment from one of the most beloved books of all time is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Potter fans of all ages, Christmas at Hogwarts is the perfect gift, destined to become an enchanting new holiday tradition.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Not Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- N/A driven
- lighthearted
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Classics
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