
In "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," readers are introduced to Harry Potter, an orphaned boy who discovers he is a famous wizard on his 11th birthday. The story follows Harry as he begins school at Hogwarts, a school for wizards, and learns about his family's past. Throughout his first year at Hogwarts, Harry faces challenges, makes new friends, and ultimately confronts the dark wizard Voldemort. The book is filled with magical elements, adventures, and themes of friendship, courage, and good versus evil, all set in a fantastical world created by J.K. Rowling.
J.K. Rowling's writing style in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is described as captivating, imaginative, and engaging. Readers are drawn into the magical world of Hogwarts, where they follow Harry's journey of self-discovery, bravery, and the importance of fighting for what is right. The book is praised for its detailed world-building, lovable characters, and the way it weaves together themes of friendship, family, and the battle between good and evil in a way that appeals to both young and older readers.
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Content warnings may include child neglect and emotional abuse, themes of death, and dark magic.
From The Publisher:
Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright. From the surprising way he is greeted by a lovable giant, to the unique curriculum and colorful faculty at his unusual school, Harry finds himself drawn deep inside a mystical world he never knew existed and closer to his own noble destiny.
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43 comment(s)
It was so cool to listen to this one and read along with The Restricted Section podcast and Potterless podcast. So much fun and an entirely different experience!
I saw all the movies prior to reading the books. I really enjoy all the extra details in the book. I listened to the audio book, so I also had the bonus of the British reader.
Entertaining story line
I don’t usually read only for fun, and I didn’t grow up with Harry Potter, but I never enjoyed a book as much as this one!
Just as delightful as the first time I read it. I've probably read this at least 15 times by now, lol. Harry Potter is my comfort read.
I can't stop reading the moment I started it! I can't wait to read the next book!
I enjoyed the characters and storyline, but I can't justify the author's opinions on trans people.
of course, I was obsessed with the series, lol Hufflepuff for life! :P
First Read in 2008
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Read again in 2015
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I first came across Harry Potter somewhere 12 years ago, by then only Last book in the series was pending to be published.
It was a nice good cozy concept for me then. I hardly read anything at that time. Harry being an orphan suddenly is thrust into a world of wizardry. He learns magic in wizard school, has friends and play quidditch and is obviously famous!! He defeats the Dark Lord, isn't it all cozy!!??
For me this book is like munching on hot potato chips on a rainy day, sitting by the window. Surely, the target readers were middle graders and the plot lacks complex magic but JK rowling did definitely a good job :)
Happy Reading!!
The one that started it all
About the Author:
J. K. Rowling was born in the summer of 1965 at Yate General Hospital in England and grew up in Chepstow, Gwent. She left Chepstow for Exeter University, where she earned a French and Classics degree.
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