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| Author: J. K. Rowling ISBN-10: 0807281956 ISBN-13: 9780807281956 Format: Audio Publication Year: 1999 Category: JUVENILE FICTION 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 17 reviewsPrice: $28.47 - $39.50 List Price: $49.95 |
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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: 3003kbaker | Review created: 01/02/07 |
| 1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful. CD's came as advertised. Shipping time was average. Price was very competitive. Cd's in new condition as advertised. Still shrink wrapped. | |
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by: dvandyke888  ) | Review created: 07/29/08 |
I love the book and have read it multiple times but I purchased the audio book so I could listen to it in my car. I am about halfway through it and enjoying it. I think the man reading is doing a nice job though I am not found of all the voices he has choisen for the characters. BUT I may be biased because I have seen the movie multiple times and really enjoy the actors in the movies. If you enjoy the HP books and enjoy audio books this is a good purchase. | |
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by: scottandchanie ) | Review created: 06/09/08 |
Sorry I never got this done, it was a gift that was sent to my sister, you know out of sight out of mind. However she got it and loves it. Thanks so much! | |
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by: mamulyca ) | Review created: 03/18/08 |
Purchased this to add of a set of all seven books on cd. Merchandise arrived in record time in good condition. Seller was easy to deal with. Will buy from again. | |
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by: lips858  ) | Review created: 03/17/08 |
Do you want to listen to the greatest book every written like it was staged on broadway? Then listen to this box set. Jim Dale does all the voices and you will swear he is all these people. Enjoy! | |
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by: stcapt ) | Review created: 02/08/08 |
I purchased Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as a Christmas present and was very satisfied by the transaction and promptness of the seller | |
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by: synomin ) | Review created: 01/29/08 |
Not sure if I would like an audio book, but it is great for the ipod. Now I can listen while I clean the house or on long driving trips! | |
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by: hilbillyhelms ) | Review created: 01/15/08 |
I've alway's loved my books,but now that I have diabetes my eyes aren't as good as they use to be. Now I like audio books, and when I saw that I could get the audio books cheaper on Ebay I had to buy them. Books are wonderful,and these are everything I heard they was. They take you into a world of adventure and you can be any of the people in the story that you want to be. In Harry Potter books, you're a kid again and you can be part of the adventure. When you are my age, you become alive with the story, they are wonderful books, I love them. | |
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by: joedweck ) | Review created: 12/06/07 |
Quick response from sale to shipment. Even sent more than I ordered, as a present to the kids ! There couldn't be a better vendor. | |
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