I first read this book a year ago. Now I have finished the series, it is amazing. I think that this book is really unique, there is nothing else like it. I would recommend it to everyone, but for some younger kids, it may be too violent. It is an awesome book! I love it!
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 (2159)
This book is for all magic lovers! Harry finds out that he is magical at the age of 12. Exactly. His uncle, cousin, and aunt don't want to believe that magic is real. A magical lad named Hagrid comes to Harry and takes him away from his uncle, aunt, and cousin, whom he despises. His parents are dead, and both of them were born with magic in their blood. They both went to Hogwarts, a school for the magical arts. Harry has his path to pave, and he begins at Hogwarts. There are many people who want to get rid of him, though--especially He Who Must Not Be Named--Voldemort. The most evil and 2nd most powerful wizard. Can Harry dodge the obstacles the block his path during his first year of Hogwarts, with barely any knowledge about magic? Read this book to find out!
I absolutely love this book! I used to hate it before, but this year I started reading it and I instantly got sucked into it! I love the ideas of the houses! I'm in Ravenclaw, but I'm a bit of Slytherin. My favorite character is Draco Malfoy. What house are you guys in?
It is just such a surprise to Harry
I think that this is such an eye-popping book that I would read the whole series. Even though I'm not a science-fiction kind of person.
I read this book and at the moment in the middle of reading the second book, The Chamber of Secrets I want to eventually be able to read the whole series, I am in fourth grade and I love Harry Potter books. I give this series an overall 5 stars.
I read this book and at the moment in the middle of reading the second book, The Chamber of Secrets I want to eventually be able to read the whole series, I am in fourth grade and I love Harry Potter books. I give this series an overall 5 stars.
An amazing beginning to a classic series.
... and i luv the first book , text and talk so much sorry.
I think the movies are better than the book, the book is too much to read im kinda a fan not very much, but i watched all of the movies i ask my sis who is that or what is that and what happens after that shes like omg stop but i like some of the movies oh
You always read a book before you watch a movie, it is an unspoken rule for nerds like me.