In preparation for the July 15, 2009, (USA) release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth Harry Potter movie, we have prepared a list of books you might enjoy reading if you are a Harry Potter fan.

School-Age Series | Teens Series

Harry Potter, Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings by Richard Abanes 809.3 A 2005
Abanes discusses the differences and similarities between these authors and their stories, and their effects on today’s youth.

Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry Potter’s World: An Unofficial Guide by George W. Beahm 823 Rowling 2005
A presentation of the facts and folklore included in the of the Harry Potter books.

The Irresistible Rise of Harry Potter by Andrew Blake 823 Rowling 2002
Andrew Blake covers the Harry Potter phenomenon and its influence on publishing, filmmaking, literature and reading.

The Hidden Key to Harry Potter: Understanding the Meaning, Genius, and Popularity of Joanne Rowling's Harry Potter Novels by John Granger 823 Rowling 2002
The success of the Harry Potter novels is examined through the books’ structure, themes, and symbolism.

Looking for God in Harry Potter by John Granger 823 Rowling 2004
Homeschooling father John Granger offers a serious literary and Christian appraisal of the first five Harry Potter books.

The Science of Harry Potter: How Magic Really Works by Roger Highfield 500 H 2002
Science writer Roger Highfield explores the links between magic and science in the Harry Potter series.

The Wisdom of Harry Potter: What Our Favorite Hero Teaches Us About Moral Choices
by Edmund M. Kern 823 Rowling 2003
Kern presents the moral messages found in the first four Harry Potter books and how to discuss them with children.

God, the Devil, and Harry Potter: A Christian Minister’s Defense of the Beloved Novels by John Killinger 823 Rowling 2002
Ordained minister John Killinger explains how Harry Potter allegorically supports the lessons of the Christian church.

The Sorcerer’s Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter by Allan Zola Kronzek 823 Rowling 2001
An exploration of the history, folklore and mythology that comprise the world of Harry Potter.

Mapping the World of Harry Potter: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Explore the Bestselling Fantasy Series of All Time by Mercedes Lackey 823 Rowling 2005
Bestselling writers offer their critiques of the Harry Potter books.

If Harry Potter Ran General Electric: Leadership Wisdom from the World of the Wizards by Thomas V. Morris 658.4092 M 2006
A look at the philosophical parallels between the Harry Potter universe and success in the corporate community.

The Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Most Famous Seeker by C. W. Neal 823 Rowling 2002
Neal writes how the lessons in the Harry Potter books reinforce the central tenets of Christianity.

What's a Christian to Do with Harry Potter? by Connie Neal 261.58 N 2001
Neal addresses the concerns some Christians have with the Harry Potter books.

Exploring Harry Potter: Beacham’s Sourcebooks for Teaching Young Adult Fiction by Elizabeth D. Schafer 823 Rowling 2000
This literary analysis of the Harry Potter books includes discussion guides, activities and projects.

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter by Galadriel Waters 823 Rowling 2003
A look into the first four books of Harry Potter.

School-Age Books | Teens