107 pages • 3 hours read
J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John TiffanyHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
Fiction | Play | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child follows Albus Potter, Harry's son, as he navigates life at Hogwarts and struggles with his father's legacy. Albus and his friend Scorpius Malfoy use a Time-Turner to try to fix past events, but their actions lead to unintended changes in reality, revealing the complexities of time travel, relationships, and identity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany offers a magical stage experience that extends the beloved series. Praised for its impressive special effects and nostalgic elements, it faces criticism for its complex plot and deviation from the original characterizations. Despite mixed feelings, fans appreciate its theatrical innovation.
Who Should Read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Fans of the original Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, as well as readers who enjoy fantasy dramas like J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians, will appreciate Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for its nostalgic return to the wizarding world and its new, compelling adventures.
RecommendedReading Age
10-18yearsLexile Level
500L