I've read the books twice. It's a great feel better read. It's second best series to the sorcerer's ring.
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 is a great start to the Harry Potter series. Harry lives with his aunt and uncle in Little Whinging, and gets to experience 2 different lifestyles in a year! PLEASE READ BOOK EFORE WATCHING MOVIE! Thank you.
This is the first book in the Harry Potter series when Harry first discovers that he is a famous wizard who was the one to beat the most powerful dark wizard Lord Voldermort . In this book Voldermort returns in order to get the philosophers stone , the stone that leads to being immortal. This book is recommended for readers who can read big books with small prints .
Harry Potter is an amazing book that takes place in a magical world at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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this book is awesome
it is interesting. i read it a long time ago, so i don't remember much, but the main character(s) are harry potter, and ron and hermoine (friends).
Love harry potter really good book, I am a better fan
Magic, intrigue, mystery? What's not to like! Best of all, the series makes it easy to know what to read next!
I love the Harry Potter books. My favorite part is the keys with wings because they are flying keys and I would totally want to catch one. The end is scary and I had no Idea what Voldemort looked like until I saw the movie. Believe me, he looked a lot better in my head. I can not wait to read the rest of the books. They are so exciting because you never know what is going to happen next.
This amazing series took my life to another level. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't stop! Then before you could use a spell from Hogwarts to slow me down, I had read the entire series! The mysterious Harry Potter, goes through an unexpected, edgy, fun and wonderful experience with his two best friends: Ronald and Hermine. But of course there always has to be an enemy in a book right? So why not make Draco Malfoy your #1 hated character? I shouldn't tell you any more before you read, but just remember that you have to read it to believe it.