Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition
Bloomsbury Children's Books 2019
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship and loyalty
- courage in the face of fear
- identity and self-discovery
- truth, trust, and deception
- justice versus prejudice
- the past’s influence on the present
- forgiveness and redemption
- power of memory and hope
About this book
In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry learns that the notorious Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban and may be hunting him; with Dementors guarding the school, a mysterious new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and a secret from the past, Harry, Ron, and Hermione uncover the truth about betrayal and the power of time.
Setting: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Hogsmeade in early-1990s wizarding Britain, with the looming presence of Azkaban and its Dementors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition right for my child?
Yes — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.7, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship and loyalty, courage in the face of fear, identity and self-discovery.
How long does it take to read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition takes around 10h to finish. The book has 106,821 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition has an AR quiz available, worth 18 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Gryffindor Edition has an AR reading level of 6.7, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.