The cover illustration is pretty this series is my favorite i love fantastic beasts too!
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)
Harry Potter a boy who has had 10 awful birthday's with the dursley's his only relatives is clueless about who he is in the wizarding world or whether there is a wizarding world! The poor boy believing the vicious lie by his cousins, learns that he none other than Harry Potter, the boy who lived. At Hogwarts school of witch craft and wizardry harry meets more than just friends, he meets his owl, broom and is ecstatic that Hogwarts is his new home. A journey revealing hard truths, enemies, friendship and of course adventure. Harry uncovers his parents truth and who's the villain to blame. I really recommend this book! When you start reading you get addicted and just cant stop reading!
THIS BOOK IS AWESOME! I'VE READ ALL THE HARRY POTTER BOOKS AND THIS ONE IS MY SECOND FAVORITE ONE.
i love this book and the author you should read it
This is a great book! Definitely read the series before watching the movies. J.K. Rowling is a great author and her choice of words will bring you to Hogwarts in your mind. I know a person who only read a few pages in the fist chapter and decided it was awful. That was a big mistake. The first chapter might seem boring, but the rest of the book is amazing. Also, don't skip the first chapter because it is crucial to understanding the rest of the book. I give this book a 5 star rating and I think everyone should read it!
This was a awesome book I guarantee that people read it and grown ups should also read it it's a amazing book plz give me editors pick. and Editor could you follow my account eagle_fan11 and eagle_fan555 thanks you!!
This book is a awesome book. It is a classic I would suggest it to people that like magic mystery, and if you don't like a little love and I mean a little love ( in all books except book 1, 2, and 3 ). In truth it is an amazing book.!!!!!!!
I have Harry Potter 1,2,4,5,6 and that is it. the series is GREAT!!
Harry potter books are a hit! I luv all characters especially lord voldemort!
I absolutely love the Harry Potter Series! If you like mystery, fantasy, and just a tiny bit of scaryness, then I would DEFINITELY recommend those books! When baby Harry is born, his parents get killed by Voldemort, known as You-Know-Who. His mother died saving him, but Harry got a scar the shape of lightning. He lives with his aunt and uncle and cousin, Dudley. After about ten years with his horrible family and getting bullied by Dudley, a Giant named Hagrid sends him a bunch of letters. When his aunt and uncle doesn’t let Harry see it, Hagrid storms into the house and tells Harry that he is a wizard. Harry’s aunt and uncle told him that his parents died in a car crash. After Hagrid says that his parents were killed by Voldemort, Harry realizes that they lied. Later, Hagrid brings Harry to a school for witches and wizards. Harry makes friends with a boy named Ronald Weasley and a girl named Hermione Granger. They figure out a secret and goes on many adventures! I’m not going to say any more because I don’t want to spoil the story of the book to you. Again, I highly recommend the Harry Potter series! You should like it! In fact, many people do!!! :) P.s. You may follow me by just clicking my avatar and pressing the button, “Follow”.
You should also watch the Harry Potter movies! They are just as good as the book!