This book is AWESOME!!!! Harry Potter is amazing, so is Ron and Hermione!!! Harry Potter is a young wizard, his parents were killed when he was a baby by Voldemort (evil guy) so he lives with his horrible aunt and uncle. Harry gets sent to Hogwarts and he starts his adventure there. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)
By J.K. Rowling
Book 1 of 8 in the
Harry Potter Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 8 | V | 5.5 | 77508 |
This special edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone has a gorgeous new cover illustration by Kazu Kibuishi. Inside is the full text of the original novel, with decorations by Mary GrandPré.
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.
All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley — a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry’s room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn’t had a birthday party in eleven years.
But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry — and anyone who reads about him — will find unforgettable.
For it’s there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that’s been waiting for him… if Harry can survive the encounter.
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.
All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley — a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry’s room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn’t had a birthday party in eleven years.
But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry — and anyone who reads about him — will find unforgettable.
For it’s there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that’s been waiting for him… if Harry can survive the encounter.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780545582889
ISBN-10: 0545582881
Published on 8/27/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 336
Book Reviews (2156)
This book was filled with magic, and adventure
NOPE. I CANT PROPERLY REVIEW THIS WITHOUT FANGIRLING. I CANT BELIEVE THAT I'VE WAITED THIS LONG TO READ THE HARRY POTTER SERIES. First of all, I want to thank DOGO for sending me this book. So this past week, I've been scrolling through Tumblr GIFS of Harry Potter movies, and I just thought to myself: Why haven't I read Harry Potter when about 95% of the Earth's population has? I've had the book for over a year now, and I still haven't read it yet. I absolutely love the new covers of the series, and I immediately recognized Kazu Kibuishi's artwork because I had previously read his Amulet series. I also appreciated the spine artwork, in which if you line up all the books in the series, it displays Hogwarts. This was definitely a page-turner and the characters were witty and endearing. I JUST LOVED THIS BOOK OKAY? I JUST CANT REVIEW IT WITHOUT MESSING UP. P. S. : Thank you very much to DOGO, again, for sending me this book, and I'm soooo sorry it took so long to review it. -ifeelbookish
I loved it , my mom gave it to me it was awesome. It about a young wizard who was taken in bye his aunt and uncle who hate wizards When harry gets taken to the school fro wizards fun and wonder await. But when he finds a secret room gaurded bye a three headed dog the adventure truly begins.
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The author was great at giving details. Harry Potters character went through many changes. I do not think living with the Dursleys was a great way to grow up, but wow did he make up for it. Quidditch seems like an awesome game, and he made great friends.
i love harry potter i read almost all the books i like it because it hooks me in to the book so much that i cant stop reading its also very very very interesting i love it
In Harry Potter the Dursley's a nasty family find a baby on there doorstep. 10 years later Harry Potter for that was who the baby was, was sleeping in a cupboard under the stairs.It all begins here. I like this book because of its mystery.
I received this book last year through a giveaway. This is one of the best stories that I've read in a very long time. And I know that those of you who have already read the books are probably nodding your heads and saying "well, duh, it's Harry Potter!" Honestly though, the stories are so well thought out, the characters are so original, that I can find nothing to complain about. Rowling is a master of her craft and as long as I've known this her books have tempted me. In a strange way, I've tried to avoid reading her books for years. Not because they are bad, but because I like saving the best for last and I would like to thank DOGObooks for finally giving me a chance to succumb to her stories.
This book is amazing! J.K. Rowling is an awesome author! This book is filled with so much imagination and transports you to the world of magic.
Let me start off by saying, although I do love the movie it comes NO WHERE CLOSE to being as good as the book. The movie leaves out so many important and interesting characters and events. After reading this book in high school I fell in love. Rowling creates an amazing new world filled with excitement, magic, and adventure. The characters in the book are creative and memorable. Harry teaches us how to be kind and brave even through the tough stuff. Ron is always there to give us a laugh and to teach us how to have a good time, while Hermione (personally my favorite) teaches us the importance of determination, dedication, and hard-work. There is one thing that these characters really teach us though, and that is how important friendship is. This is a story I could read over and over again. Each time I open us this book I am immediately taken into the magical world of Hogwarts and taken on the most wonderful adventures. Whether it is casting a spell, brewing a potion, flying on my broomstick, or simply exploring the halls and grounds of the castle, I am always swept away.