The appropriate age for reading each book in the Harry Potter series varies depending on the source. According to Common Sense Media, children aged 8 and above can begin reading the series, while the movies are recommended for children aged 10 and above. The Literary Lifestyle suggests that the appropriate age for reading each book in the series is as follows: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: 8+, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 8+, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 9+, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: 10+, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 10+, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: 11+, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 12+ . Barnes & Noble notes that Harry Potter is categorized as a middle-grade read, which typically encompasses 9–to–12-year-olds, but there is no "right age" for reading the series, as it depends on the childs ability to handle the content. Some parents have reported that their children as young as 5 or 6 have enjoyed the first few books when read aloud to them. Ultimately, the decision of when to introduce the series to a child should be based on their individual maturity level and ability to handle the content.