{"id":667,"date":"2023-05-31T13:39:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/?p=667"},"modified":"2023-06-11T14:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T09:08:27","slug":"harry-potter-series-by-j-k-rowling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/harry-potter-series-by-j-k-rowling\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; Most famous series by J.K. Rowling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-harry-potter-series\">The &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; series<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#also-read\">Also read<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/harry-potter-books-collection-j-k-rowling-bloomsbury-publishing.jpg?resize=1000%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"&quot;Harry Potter&quot; series by J.K. Rowling\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-668\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/harry-potter-books-collection-j-k-rowling-bloomsbury-publishing.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/harry-potter-books-collection-j-k-rowling-bloomsbury-publishing.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/harry-potter-books-collection-j-k-rowling-bloomsbury-publishing.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/harry-potter-books-collection-j-k-rowling-bloomsbury-publishing.jpg?resize=150%2C120&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-harry-potter-series\">The &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; series is a highly popular fantasy novel series written by J.K. Rowling. It follows the magical adventures of a young orphan named Harry Potter as he discovers his true identity and attends the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The series consists of seven main books, published between 1997 and 2007, and they chronicle Harry&#8217;s journey from his childhood to young adulthood. Here is a brief overview of the main storyline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Harry Potter and the Philosopher&#8217;s Stone&#8221;<\/strong> (or &#8220;Sorcerer&#8217;s Stone&#8221; in the United States): The story introduces Harry as a neglected child living with his unkind relatives, the Dursleys. On his eleventh birthday, he learns that he is a wizard and is invited to attend Hogwarts, where he discovers his remarkable abilities and faces the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets&#8221;:<\/strong> In his second year at Hogwarts, Harry uncovers a hidden chamber within the school, which houses a creature that petrifies students. He must unravel the mystery and confront the dark forces threatening the school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban&#8221;<\/strong>: Harry learns about Sirius Black, a dangerous escaped convict who is believed to be after him. With the help of new allies, Harry delves into his own past and the truth behind his parents&#8217; deaths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire&#8221;<\/strong>: Hogwarts hosts the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous competition that Harry unexpectedly becomes a part of. As he navigates through the challenges, Harry discovers Voldemort&#8217;s return and faces immense danger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix&#8221;<\/strong>: As Voldemort&#8217;s influence grows, Harry and his friends form a secret society called the Order of the Phoenix to fight against the Dark Lord and his followers, the Death Eaters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince&#8221;:<\/strong> Harry receives private lessons from Hogwarts&#8217; headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, who reveals important information about Voldemort&#8217;s past. The wizarding world faces increasing threats, leading to a tragic event that changes everything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows<\/strong>&#8220;: Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out on a dangerous quest to find and destroy Voldemort&#8217;s Horcruxes, objects containing pieces of his soul. The final battle between good and evil unfolds, determining the fate of the wizarding world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; series is known for its intricate world-building, engaging characters, and themes of friendship, love, courage, and the power of good over evil. It has become a <a title=\"Cultural Studies: Most Famous Books\" href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/cultural-studies\/\">cultural <\/a>phenomenon, inspiring movies, spin-off books, theme parks, and a dedicated fan community worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harry_Potter_(film_series)\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harry_Potter_(film_series)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harry_Potter_(film_series)<\/a>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.warnerbros.com\/movies\/harry-potter-complete-8-film-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.warnerbros.com\/movies\/harry-potter-complete-8-film-collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"also-read\">Also read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are countless wonderful books for children to read, covering various genres, themes, and age groups. Here is a selection of beloved and highly recommended books that have captivated young readers over the years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/where-the-wild-things-are-by-maurice-sendak\/\">&nbsp;\u201cWhere the Wild Things Are\u201d by Maurice Sendak<\/a><br>2.<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/the-giving-tree-by-shel-silverstein\/\">&nbsp;\u201cThe Giving Tree\u201d by Shel Silverstein<\/a><br>3.<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/charlottes-web-by-e-b-white-summary\/\">&nbsp;\u201cCharlotte\u2019s Web\u201d by E.B. White<\/a><br>4.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/harry-potter-series-by-j-k-rowling\/\">\u201cHarry Potter\u201d series by J.K. Rowling<\/a><br>5.<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/the-chronicles-of-narnia-series-by-c-s-lewis\/\">&nbsp;\u201cThe Chronicles of Narnia\u201d series by C.S. Lewis<\/a><br>6.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/matilda-by-roald-dahl\/\">\u201cMatilda\u201d by Roald Dahl<\/a><br>7.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-by-c-s-lewis\/\">\u201cThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe\u201d by C.S. Lewis<\/a><br>8.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/the-secret-garden-by-frances-hodgson-burnett\/\">\u201cThe Secret Garden\u201d by Frances Hodgson Burnett<\/a><br>9.<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien\/\">&nbsp;\u201cThe Hobbit\u201d by J.R.R. Tolkien<\/a><br>10.<a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/a-wrinkle-in-time-by-madeleine-lengle\/\">&nbsp;\u201cA Wrinkle in Time\u201d by Madeleine L\u2019Engle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; series The &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; series is a highly popular fantasy novel series written by J.K. Rowling. 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