Rowling, J.K.
Arthur A. Levine Books; 1st edition (July 21, 2007)
*Appropriate for grades 3 and up.
This seventh and final book of the Harry Potter series begins with Voldemort and his Death Eaters tormenting the Wizarding and Muggle communities. Voldemort seeks to rid the world of "Mudblood" wizards, accusing them of stealing magic and carting them off to Azkaban. Much like Hitler's aryan race, Voldemort envisions a world of only "Pureblood" wizards that rule over Muggles. The Order of the Phoenix, along with those still loyal to Dumbledore, fear death at every turn. For the first time, Harry, Ron, and Hermione do not attend Hogwarts, but live in hiding while they carry out Dumbledore's plans, plotting the downfall of Voldemort. This book is full of exciting twists and turns, and is not for the faint of heart, as Rowling does not fear to kill off favorite characters. This is a fantastic read, and in my opinion, the best of the series.
- Ask students to write a thesis-based essay arguing against Lord Voldemort's ideal world.
- Students might keep a double-entry diary, writing down inferences on one side of the page, and evidence on the other.
- Ask students to gather into small groups to discuss what makes the Harry Potter books popular and/or controversial. They may create a questionnaire to learn why Harry Potter fans find the books so intriguing.
- Small groups should select a chapter, write a screenplay based on it, and then perform the skit for the class.
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