Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
December 22, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Books (11 to 14 yrs), Children's Books (6 to 10 yrs), News and Links about Children's Things
The title of the 7th, and reported final, volume in the Harry Potter Series written by J.K.Rowling has been announced. The release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has not yet been made known. So, I guess no big surprise rush on getting the book for Christmas! At least not this Christmas. 
I need to catch up. I still have volume 6, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to finish up. I’ve had to stop reading other site’s predictions of the events of the new book because they mention details I don’t know yet from the earlier book! It really is a fun series to read. Check out our b5media sister blog, The Gryffindor Gazette, for all the fun info on Harry Potter!There are some scary aspects of the book, and I’ve wondered what age I’ll let my kids start reading the books. They’re all 5 and under at this point, so I have a few years. What about you? Have you read the books? What age do you think is appropriate for kids to start this series?
I can’t wait for the book to come out. I’ll probably get all sad and stuff when it’s over but hell, for the time being, I damn want to know what’s going to happen.
Khalil A.: Thanks for commenting.
I do hate endings in general, but I’m sure she’s gonna make it a good one! Now, to get caught up so I’m ready for the last volume!
I don’t want it to end! As a kid/teen, I read sci-fi and fantasy and the great majority had happy endings. Harry Potter has been getting darker and darker as the books progress and *SPOILER ALERT* good people die. I am not sure how I feel about that. Growing up, I loved the feeling I got from entering a world where good triumphs over bad and only bad people die. However, that did not exactly prepare me for the real world where good people really do die and the good guys don’t always make the right decisions. I think the Harry Potter series is just as excellent as a life-learning tool as it is an enjoyable read.
Sheila: I was a bit shocked, too, when they killed off a good guy earlier on. But, yeah, that is more realistic than only the good guys get ahead. Not in this world, aye? But I do think that the writing is excellent. J.K. Rowling is a phenomenal storyteller. I never was one for sci-fi and fantasty reading (I did read about every other genre), but these got me hooked as an adult (so much as I am one.
). As long as it ends well, though, I guess it’s appropriate. I do hate the series’ and such that drag the darn thing out and then do stupid plot twists. End a series with passion, the same way it was started. That will do the whole project justice. And thanks for your comment, Sheila!
Thanks for the mention, hurry and finish the book! I’m thinking I may have to go back and re-read the last one because I’ve forgotten quite a bit.
Michelle: You’re welcome.
I always feel like I need to re-read parts, so maybe it’s good that I waited to read this one. Everything will be fresh! Though, now I think I need to recap the ending of the Order of the Phoenix to get ready for the Half-Blood Prince! Oh, those lucky readers who get to start once it’s all done and read straight through. 
I just want to say that I can not wait for the final book to come out. After reading what happend in the Half Blood Prince I can’t wait to see if Harry kicks Snaps butt. I’ve had some people say that maybe Dumbledore is alive but I doubt it. The anxiety of waiting is killing me, please hurry I can’t take it anymore. I will say that if Harry does die he better take Snape and Voldermort with him.
Crystal: Alright, now I have to get started on the Half Blood Prince! Sounds like it’s a good one, too. How does J.K.Rowling keep it all up?!?