Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J.K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The series has become one of the best-selling book series in history and has been adapted into a successful film franchise. The Harry Potter brand has expanded to include merchandise, theme parks, and a stage play.
J.K. Rowling began writing the first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', in 1990 and it was published in 1997.
The series grew in popularity with each book and by the time the final book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', was published in 2007, it had sold more than 500 million copies worldwide.
The Harry Potter films, produced by Warner Bros., were released between 2001 and 2011, and became some of the highest-grossing films of all time.
In 2016, a stage play entitled 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' premiered in London and became an instant success. It is set 19 years after the events of the final book and follows the story of Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter.
In 2010, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a theme park based on the books and films, opened in Orlando, Florida.
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The first novel in the Harry Potter series.
The seventh and final novel in the Harry Potter series.
The first film in the Harry Potter film series.
A stage play following the story of Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter.
The Harry Potter series has a reading level of about middle-grade and young adult.
This is subjective and depends on personal preference. Many fans of the series prefer the books, as they contain more detail and character development not seen in the films.
The order of the Harry Potter movies is: Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, and Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2.
The main difference between the UK and US versions of the Harry Potter books is the title of the first book. In the UK, it is called 'Philosopher's Stone', while in the US, it is called 'Sorcerer's Stone'. There are also small differences in spelling and word choice.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a theme park based on the books and films, located in Orlando, Florida. It features recreations of locations from the series, as well as rides and attractions.