Harry Potter Books in Order
Harry Potter is a 12-book series by J. K. Rowling for ages 9+, at a grades 3–9 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 12
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 2.5
Harry Potter Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Harry Potter books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1998 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 1999 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2003 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 4 | Quidditch a través de los tiempos 2010 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Level 3-4 | 11+ | Moderate |
| 7 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | Level 6-7 | 11+ | Intense |
| 8 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 9 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Level 7-8 | 11+ | Intense |
| 10 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 11 | Quidditch Through the Ages | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 12 | The Tales of Beedle the Bard | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Harry Potter (12 books by J. K. Rowling) lands at a grades 3–9 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Harry Potter Books
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
J. K. Rowling
Quidditch a través de los tiempos
J. K. Rowling
Quidditch a través de los tiempos
J. K. Rowling
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
J. K. Rowling
Quidditch Through the Ages
Quidditch Through the Ages
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
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Enjoy This Series in Other Languages
10 editions available in other languages.
es Spanish (10)
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Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos (un libro de la biblioteca de Hogwarts)
J. K. Rowling
CUENTOS DE BEEDLE EL BARDO
CUENTOS DE BEEDLE EL BARDO
Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter y el cáliz de fuego
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter y el legado maldito
Harry Potter y el legado maldito
Harry Potter y el misterio del principe
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter y el misterio del principe
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban
Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban
Harry Potter y la cámara secreta
Harry Potter y la cámara secreta
Harry Potter y la Órden del Fénix
J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter y la Órden del Fénix
J. K. Rowling
Harry potter y la piedra filosofal
Harry potter y la piedra filosofal
Harry Potter y las Reliquias de la Muerte
Harry Potter y las Reliquias de la Muerte
Questions about the Harry Potter series
- What reading level is the Harry Potter series?
- Harry Potter books are at a grades 3–9 reading level (average grade level 7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 12 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Harry Potter books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Harry Potter books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1998); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1999); Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003); Quidditch a través de los tiempos (2010); Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; and 7 more.
- What age is the Harry Potter series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Harry Potter for ages 9+. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.