Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone

#1 Harry Potter

J. K. Rowling

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Bloomsbury
01 September 2014

Fantasy; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); High Fantasy; Magic; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Witches & Wizards; Young Adult Fantasy; Witches; Harry Potter; Young Adult Fantasy

Series: Harry Potter

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the first story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. The magic starts here!

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin.

J.K. Rowling’s enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry’s first adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, will whisk you away to Hogwarts, an enchanted, turreted castle filled with disappearing staircases, pearly-white ghosts and magical paintings that flit from frame to frame. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, as well as refreshed bonus material including fun facts exploring the origins of names such as Albus Dumbledore, Hedwig and other favourite characters. Get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime!

SORTING - SPELLS - SECRETS

Seven magical stories, one epic adventure.
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* Praise for the Harry Potter books:

‘That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike.’ – Daily Telegraph

‘A phenomenon … Grown men in suits have been spotted with them on trains. Parents squabble over who gets to read them to the kids, and teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes.’ – Guardian

‘One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times.’ – Sunday Telegraph

‘Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff.’ – Mirror

‘The only thing wrong with it is that you can’t put it down.’ – Fiona Chadwick, 9 years old

‘It is very funny. I would love to be Harry and make up some magic spell to play on my teachers.’ – Tom El-Shawk, 11 years old

‘My mum loved it so much she would not let my dad read any of it to me.’ – Alexander Benn, 7 and 9¼ years old

‘It’s for all ages and it’s brilliant.’ – Katrina Farrant, 10 years old

By: J. K. Rowling
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 288g
ISBN: 9781408855652
ISBN 10: 1408855658
Series: Harry Potter
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 September 2014
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 77 languages.

Reviews for Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (#1 Harry Potter)

I've yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn't been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Harry * Independent * Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror * Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Guardian * One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph * The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children's books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *