yeah i agree, the books get a lot darker for sure. but its a fantasy series what do you expect? its not full of fairies and princesses and maybe young kids shouldn't be reading it, nor should the parents be reading it TO the kids who can't read... :S
i know that i wouldn't take my child to see the 4th movie if they were under 10. in fact when i went to see it, this 16 year old (or so) girl was jumping out of her seat like every time min and shaking the entire row.. GET A GRIP. anyways.. i have to finish my paper for my bio class.