Age appropriateness..., What do you think the target age should be? |
 Dec 7 2008, 03:21 PM
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Claw-Clipping Kneazles at the Magical Menegerie  Posts: 2,434 Joined: 9:26am July 24, 2007 Location: I'm either in the Muggle Underground Forum or at the Hogwarts Express Roundhouse   |
Today, I was at a bookstore. Attached to the price tag for Beedle was a comment tag: "Juvenile fiction, age appropriate for 6-12 year olds."
I'll agree for some. There's at least one that is certainly upper teen by my thought. I'd like your thoughts  JMA -------------------- The last enemy to be destroyed is death-- First Corinthians, Chapter 15, Verse 26 The epitaph of James and Lily Potter |
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Dec 7 2008, 03:38 PM
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Gringott's Cart Axle Greaser Posts: 2,789 Joined: 5:22pm February 18, 2007 Location: Argentina |
I'd say that if the library/bookstore thinks that's the age they should recommend the books for then that's ok. However, I am of the opinion that restraining books to certain ages is a no go. Kids and parents should know what they can or cannot read, and I would dislike to have someone telling me what I am or am not ready to read. That's the reason why I think a lengthier description of the book would be more useful than a recommended age tag for them.
I'll admit that The Warlock's Hairy Heart surprised me, as it was intended to be a tale for children. Then I remembered that in the original version of Cinderella the step-sisters cut their toes. -------------------- Oh, well, thank you very much, very nice of you. Your vote of confidence is overwhelming.
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Dec 7 2008, 04:38 PM
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Neville's Biggest supporter  Posts: 11,752 Joined: 8:51am January 28, 2006 Location: On V.S.D.G.  |
I would say between 8 and 12 age group but they're suitable for any Potter fan - they are ageless in my opinion
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Dec 7 2008, 04:57 PM
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Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 7 Joined: 10:24pm December 5, 2008 Location: Colorado |
It all comes down to parents. If a child is not ready to read all or part of the book, it is the job of the parent (or another adult) to regulate that.
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If you've a ready mind Where those of wit and learning Will always find their kind." -Sorcerer's Stone Chapter 7 |
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Dec 8 2008, 05:22 AM
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Madame Pince's House Elf Posts: 4,596 Joined: 5:46pm January 28, 2005 Location: In HP Book Club 4, awaiting the HBP film's release |
QUOTE(MichaelCorner @ Dec 8 2008, 08:57 AM)  It all comes down to parents. If a child is not ready to read all or part of the book, it is the job of the parent (or another adult) to regulate that. Well yes and no. It all depends on their reading age. It doesn't matter if the person reading it is six or sixty if their reading ability stops their ability to understand what has been written. Parents can be of the greatest help, especially if there is a reading disability involved. Otherwise a tragedy is waiting to happen. --------------------  Check out the Beedle the Bard Book Club |
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 Dec 8 2008, 09:01 AM
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Exploding Snap Champion Posts: 1,741 Joined: 1:02pm August 11, 2005 Location: Hogwarts. |
They are, in my opinion, to be read by/to anyone who would normally read/listen to traditional Fairy Tales. If a child is old enough to hear Hansel & Gretel the they are old enough to hear all of these tales.
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Dec 8 2008, 06:39 PM
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Claw-Clipping Kneazles at the Magical Menegerie Posts: 2,434 Joined: 9:26am July 24, 2007 Location: I'm either in the Muggle Underground Forum or at the Hogwarts Express Roundhouse |
I was struck first that the bookstore would even put an upper limit on, considering how many adults enjoy literary critique for fun and frolic ;)
Most of the tales are age appropriate for a six year old. Yeah, that feels about right. The Hairy Heart? Aside from the horror of it ... and no matter how you slice it, murder is not something I think a nine year old should be exposed to (I don't care about your claim that the TV does it... that's wrong too), I think it's deep enough that it should be held back until the young person is 15-17. Even Rowling, wearing her Beedle author hat, says it in the tale in discussing perversion. My thoughts only. -------------------- The last enemy to be destroyed is death-- First Corinthians, Chapter 15, Verse 26 The epitaph of James and Lily Potter |
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Dec 8 2008, 08:04 PM
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Triwizard Champ of the Lily and Stag Inn Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8:34am April 9, 2008 Location: Swimming in lunacy   |
But look at Harry Potter. The whole saga begins with the two murders of James and Lily.
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Dec 8 2008, 10:46 PM
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Claw-Clipping Kneazles at the Magical Menegerie Posts: 2,434 Joined: 9:26am July 24, 2007 Location: I'm either in the Muggle Underground Forum or at the Hogwarts Express Roundhouse |
QUOTE(Sirius_Craic @ Dec 8 2008, 07:04 PM) But look at Harry Potter. The whole saga begins with the two murders of James and Lily. Ahhh... but PS/SS does not target itself to a 6 year old. We've heard countless times the target is a 10 year old boy. -------------------- The last enemy to be destroyed is death-- First Corinthians, Chapter 15, Verse 26 The epitaph of James and Lily Potter |
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Dec 8 2008, 11:37 PM
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Monster Book Stacker Posts: 358 Joined: 9:13am August 11, 2007 |
QUOTE(JohannMdlAmerica @ Dec 8 2008, 07:46 PM) QUOTE(Sirius_Craic @ Dec 8 2008, 07:04 PM) But look at Harry Potter. The whole saga begins with the two murders of James and Lily. Ahhh... but PS/SS does not target itself to a 6 year old. We've heard countless times the target is a 10 year old boy. If I recall right, she said she wrote teh book without an intendend audaicne, didn't she? -------------------- Dumbledore has a posse.
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