Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling reading levels


Harry Potter hardly needs introducing. So without further fuss-and-bother here is our support page for JK Rowling's children's books: a one line reminder of what is covered in the volumes and reading information.

These books are now available for ereaders.



bookcover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry is rescued from his horrible aunt, uncle and cousin, and sent to Hogwarts.

Word Count: 77,508
Page Count: 309
Accelerated Reading level: 5.5 / points: 12.0
AR quiz: 26759
Lexile: 880L


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Now a second-year student, Harry finds himself in danger from a dark power when the Chamber is opened.

Word Count: 84,799
Page Count: 352
Accelerated Reading level: 6.7 / points: 14.0
AR quiz: 32081
Lexile: 940L


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The horrible guards of Azkaban prison are called to protect the school when a mass murderer escapes.

Word Count: 106,821
Page Count: 448
Accelerated Reading level: 6.7 / points: 18.0
AR quiz: 32082
Lexile: 880L


Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry struggles with growing up. Viktor Krum's crush on Hermione. Harry stinks badges, and Quidditch!

Word Count: 190,858
Reading Level: 6.8
Page Count: 752
Accelerated Reading level: 6.8 / points: 32.0
AR quiz: 40670
Lexile: 880L


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry struggles with a threatening teacher, the house-elf, and finals. Not to mention the creepy dreams.

Word Count: 257,154
Page Count: 870
Accelerated Reading level: 7.2 / points: 44.0
AR quiz: 69785
Lexile: 950L

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The question of Voldemort and who exactly is the half-blood prince.

Word Count: 169,441
Page Count: 652
Accelerated Reading level: 7.2 / points: 29.0
AR quiz: 89154
Lexile: 1030L


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The final showdown with Voldemort.

Word Count: 198,227
Page Count: 759
Accelerated Reading level: 6.9 / points: 34.0
AR quiz: 116230
Lexile: 980L


Harry Potter boxed set
ebook equivalent available only at Pottermore.


bookcover of Tales Of Beedle The Bard by JK RowlingTales Of Beedle The Bard
Dumbledore leaves 5 wizarding fairytales to Hermoine.

Word Count: 12,483
Page Count: 111
Accelerated Reading level: 8.3 / points: 2.0
AR quiz: 127341
Lexile: 1290L