I love this book. I read it when I was pretty young--it gave me the creeps. And I couldn't sleep for two nights after watching the movie thinking You-Know-Who was gonna bust open the door! :) Nevertheless, AMAZING book.
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)
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This was the first time that I have read a Harry Potter! And to my surprise I really liked it. If you do watch the movie for this book it is an older movie 21 years old! I think the book is better....any way on to the book reveiw! So Harry potters parents die from vol- You-Know-Who! And then harry goes and lives with his aunt,uncle and cousin. Which they do not really like him much since his parents were.wizards and Harry doesn't know! They make him sleep in the cupboard under the stairs which is not that bad but not the best. The family keeps on getting letters! From Hogwarts!!!!! Trying to contact Harry but they will not let him. Then they start coming down the chimney! And the farther makes them go away from the letters. They end up finding a shack to stay in. The shark was very small and they did not really have anything to light the fire with. Then Hagrid comes and knocks down the door! Gives Harry the letter and tells him everything he needs to know. Hagrid comes and takes harry to Diegon Alley he goes to a vault and gets money that his parents left him. Then he goes and buys all the things he needs to have for Hogwarts. Then he heads to the platform 9 3/4 and is off to Hogwarts! On the train he meets Ron Weasly they end up being friends and he explains some things to Harry about wizard stuff since he came from a jungle family. They get to Hogwarts and they meet the sorting hat. Which tells them which house they are in. Slithern, Huffle Puff,Raven Claw or Grfendor harry aids up getting Grfendor along with Ron and Hermione. They have a big feast and end up going to bed. They had classes the nest day. Couple months latter it is christmas! And harry gets and invisibility cloak and he uses it to sneak around the school at night. He finds a mirror that shows him his parents and other family members. He finds a three headed dog named fluffy. And it was guarding a trap door!!! They end up finding out that the soccer's stone is there. You-Know-Who is trying to get it to but Harry ends up geting it!!! After the school year all Tue kids go home and wait for the nest cortor.
I really love this book!!!! Soooo much!!!!!! ❤ Beautiful writing, lovable characters, great storyline and more!!!! ❤❤❤
Honestly, I really like this book. The first three books in this series are my favourite (Especially the second one). There are a lot of things I really like about this book. First of all, I like the setting of this book. Second of all, I really like the friendship of Harry and his two other friends which are Hermione and Ron. Except these I love some particular scenes in the book which if I talk about it now the review is gonna be so long. But, anyways it's an amazing book!!
i love the review it took alote of 5 stars and thombs up
This book is scarry and exciting at the same time.
Amazing
There once was a boy named Harry, destined to be a star. His parents were killed by Voldemort, who gave him a lightning scar. Yo Harry, your a wizard! Harry went to Hogwarts, he met Ron and Hermione. Professor Mcgonnagal requires he play for Griffindore. Draco is a daddy's boy and Quirrel becomes unemployed.
Oh my gosh, Harry Potter is the best!!!!!!!! You should totally read this book and the whole series!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is an amazing book. It let my imagination run wild. To be honest, I've watched all the movies, and I've found out that I am a Harry Potter fan. I enjoy the friendship between Ron, Harry, Herimone. And, the teamwork. This a seriously good book, and I totally recommond reading this ( and watching the movies if you have the time ).
This is a rip off. Harry Potter found the Philosophers stone not the sorcerers stone. Therefore, you should never read this book. It is a scam and a menace to society. It encourages young people to lie and copy others. I don’t know about you but I do not want the following generation to be poisoned by lies such as this. Finally, if you give this to your child, do not be surprised if it corrupts their beautiful and magical brain. They will never be the same again. So do everyone a favour and NEVER but this book. If you do then you might die.