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| Author: J. K. Rowling ISBN-10: 0590353403 ISBN-13: 9780590353403 Edition: 1 Format: Hardcover Publication Year: 1998 Eleven-year-old Harry Potter was a baby when his parents died, and since that time he has been living with his horrible Uncle Vernon, dislikable Aunt Petunia, and truly disgusting cousin Dudley. Miserable and lonely, Harry is shocked when he receives a letter inviting him to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. At this special school, which is kept a secret from all those not involved in the worlds of magic, Harry begins to learn the truth about the death of his parents and... | More | Average Ratings  from 61 reviewsPrice: $9.68 - $444.44 List Price: $22.99 |
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by: j-buy-design  ) | Review created: 04/10/08 (updated: 04/10/08) |
| 17 out of 17 people found the following review helpful. Like I have mentioned in other reviews, I grew up with Harry Potter and his friends. I read before these books were released, BUT this is the book that got me to really read--and read a lot. I am pretty sure everyone knows the story or at least the basics of the story, thanks to Hollywood, so I won't elaborate so much on that. But I will still send out my highest recommendations for the sole reason that this book taught me to enjoy reading! | |
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by: assistyou2sell  ) | Review created: 07/16/07 |
| 4 out of 5 people found the following review helpful. Wow! What a great book. I have never read a book like this. This book makes me wish I was a Hogwart's student. Going off to school sounds like going on a field trip for more than one day. Wonderful characters you will never meet in any other book other than the harry potter books. | |
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by: midnitelacelingerie ) | Review created: 08/03/07 |
| 3 out of 4 people found the following review helpful. This book along with the rest of the Harry Potter books are awesome! I had been in a slump in reading books. Didn't read any for a few years. That is until I had seen the first movie. After seeing the movie I ran out and bought all the books that were available. The imagination J.K. Rowling has is incredible. I love all the magic and mystic in it. A Must Read! | |
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by: latsyrhc ) | Review created: 12/15/07 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. As a teacher I had never read the Harry Potter books. I was always "to busy" or "not interested" in reading a kids book. Over the summer I decided to pick up a book that was left in my classroom and read it. I was treated to one of the more interesting stories that I have read in a while. Harry Potter is a fantasy series written by JK Rowling. It revolves around Harry Potter and the magical world of Witches and Wizards. Young Harry's parents were attacked and killed by a powerful dark wizard named Lord Voldemort, when Voldemort attempts to kill Harry the spell backfires and Harry survives, but Voldemort does not. The story moves forward to how Harry is hidden amongst "Muggles" or non-magical people in order to protect him from the Dark Lord's followers. In this life Harry is neglected and mistreated to the extreme. However, he eventually finds out that he is a wizard and is taken off to Hogwarts to go to school. It is at this school that he finds out he is famous. The rest of the storyline revolves around a magical stone that Lord Voldemort's supporters are trying to get to bring the Dark Lord Back. It also has a bunch of great humour around Harry in school. By Far I think I love the Professor Snape character. He reminds me of many people I have taught with. This book is by far more then just a "kids" book. I have enjoyed reading it and after watching the movie I find the book is way better. :) A great start to what should become a great series! 5/5, a great read for any age. Latsyrhc Tamarack Collectibles | |
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by: eileen.wedin  ) | Review created: 10/15/07 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very good and excellent service. The book was in very good shape and I really enjoyed the book. The seller was quick to respond and quick to send the book. I would buy from him/her again. | |
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by: rayandjohnsales  ) | Review created: 08/16/07 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. The story begins with Hagrid bringing the infant Harry to Privit Drive, where he links up with Professors Dumbledore and McGonnagal. Harry's parents were just killed by Voldermort, the most powerful dark wizard in history. Harry not only somehow survived Voldermort's attack, but the magical rebound destroyed Voldermort in the process. Dumbledore gives the orphan child to Petunia Dursley, Harry's aunt, to protect him until Harry becomes old enough to go to school. In a very Brother's Grimm story line, Harry is treated less than kindly by his guardians and comes out of the experience humble but otherwise well adjusted. On his 11th birthday, Hagrid returns and explains to Harry that he is a wizard and is accepted to Hogwards School of Wizardry and Witchcraft. At Hogwarts, Harry is awed by the wondrous workings of magic and quickly makes friends for life: Ronald and Hermione. Just as quickly, he meets the boy who will be a major nuisance for the rest of the series: Draco. Harry has mixed success academically, but has especial trouble with Professor Snape. Snape has a loathing for Harry that goes back to when Harry's father was in school. To balance out his so-so book smarts and the irrational hatred of a professor, Harry learns that he is a natural at broom flying and makes school history by becoming a member of the Quidich team as a fist year student. The real plot, however, centers around the Sorcerer's Stone, which is an enchanted chemical that can prolong life indefinitely or even raise the dead. Harry is certain that Voldermort, is after it. Harry and co race to discover its secret hiding place before Voldermort's minion does. Rowling has created a rich world of magic that is believable. She blends an exciting mystery with fantastic fantasy. She was able to create a book that appeals to adults while still appropriate for younger children- no small feat at all. Rowling fills her world with ghosts, animated paintings, moving stairs, shape changers, mythical beasts, interesting people and amazing spells. So much detail is given that she can easily hide important clues in plain sight. As a reader, it is easy to miss a clue because the mind is distracted with what the ghosts or paintings are doing. Rowling provides many unique and interesting characters. No two are even close to being alike (excpet for the Weasly twins, but they are effectively one mind sharing two bodies). Only with the three main characters can the reader really identify with: Harry, Ron and Hermione. We get to see what is in Harry's mind because the story is told from his perspective. He is so close to the other two that we practically know what they are thinking. I think what really sets this book apart from others of this genre is that she was able to bring traditional mythology to the modern world without being a revisionist. It is a pleasure to recognize the creatures from Bulfinch, Brothers's Grimm and other historical sources by how they look and act. Too many times when I read modern fantasy, if the writer did not give me the name of the monster, then I would never have reconginzed its origins. John Holland-author of Necklace of Terrersylvanous | |
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by: 103607me ) | Review created: 07/16/07 (updated: 08/17/08) |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. POWERFUL, TALENTED & CREATIVE WRITER!!!!!! This is a well written and magical journey that has sparked unforgettable visions of my childhood. You will enjoy reading this book alone, or with a youngster. Very unusual plot that is both interesting and exciting. | |
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by: lgilmore23  ) | Review created: 06/23/07 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is very good because it is so original. Who would think of a school for wizards? I never would that's for sure. This book is a great opening to a great series. I first read this book after the movie came out and it is 500x better than the movie. Must Buy!! | |
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by: mightymrm ) | Review created: 03/02/07 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great story, fun and easy to follow. lovable characters. You can't help but want to find out what happens to Harry Potter next. | |
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by: tom2317 ) | Review created: 08/29/06 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. A more than marvelous magical tale to be enjoyed by children and adults is Harry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone. The book is brilliant! Well, I guess J.K. Rowling would be the one that is brilliant. As the reader, it is impossible not to get caught up into the appeal and enchantment of life at Hogwarts. Who wouldn't want to study there? The characters in the book vividly come to life in the imagination of the reader. The stories are better to the utmost degree than the movies, and the movies were pretty good too. If you have yet to get caught up into cult classic series then do so soon--it's wonderful. | |
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