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Hi! Today we'll be debating about the ideal age for reading the Harry Potter series, as requested by one of the first comments on this blog. Let's dive in! In my previous blog, I recommended the books years 1-4 for 9 to 12 years old and today I'll be re-assessing it in depth. The first book, 'Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone'   is all about adventure and friendship, but it has a bit of a sad story at the beginning. I'm still going with 7-9 years for this one. However, I think most seven-year-olds could handle this; it is mostly about friendship, adventure, and trying to cope with problems after all!   Next up, is the second book. Now this one gets a bit scarier (tons of violence) so, it would be a bit too much for 7 or 8-year-olds.  There is a dash of romance as the story builds up and that is why I'd recommend it for the 9 years and above age bracket for this one. The third book is quite sweet and has awesome action sequences but there are bits of ro...

Hi! Today we'll be checking out five of the best books to read (for tweens) in 2023! Let's dive in! 1) Harry Potter (parts 1-4) by J.K Rowling  (Recommended age: 9 - 12) This is an all-time favourite of kids and adults worldwide. It's amazing, has a positive way of looking at things looks at values like bravery, and friendship and is just a great read. Besides... who wouldn't want to read about the adventures of a special orphan wizard? For tweens, I would only recommend books 1 to 4 because, from year 5, there are a lot more adult themes in the novels so you, better wait till you're 13 to read those books. 2) How I taught my grandmother to read by Sudha Murty (Recommended age: 9 - 12) This is a charming book with various anecdotes from the author's life. It has themes like hard work and determination at its core. So, if you just can't be inspired, this is a good place to realise what can be done. Read about Avva who learnt to read with determination or ma...