Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

About this book

For Harry Potter, it’s the start of another far-from-ordinary year at Hogwarts when the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and comes to an abrupt halt in front of him. It turns out that Sirius Black, mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, has escaped – and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry’s tea leaves. And perhaps most frightening of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds with their soul-sucking kiss – in search of fresh victims.

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Why widely assigned

This Fantasy title, typically at grades 4–8. Written in the 1990s; pairs with curriculum units on fantasy fiction and orphans; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Maine Student Book Award

  • recommended·4th grade · Mainesource: Maine Student Book Award — Maine's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·5th grade · Mainesource: Maine Student Book Award — Maine's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·6th grade · Mainesource: Maine Student Book Award — Maine's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·7th grade · Mainesource: Maine Student Book Award — Maine's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·8th grade · Mainesource: Maine Student Book Award — Maine's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-8): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.

Common questions

What grade level is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–8. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

It takes about 7h 40m to read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (416 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 460 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban appears on reading lists for Maine Student Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban banned in schools?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban explore?

Central themes in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban include fantasy fiction, orphans, foster homes, fantasy. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.