Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy until he is rescued by an owl, taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. The reason: Harry Potter is a wizard.
There was a show of shooting stars when harry Potter was born - weathermen all over our world were amazed. But in the other world, the Ministry of Magic wasn't surprised at all, for Harry Potter was to be one of the finest and most famous wizards.
Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable muggle aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright.
"Harry Potter has spent the last ten years of his life living with the Dursleys. Though Harry is their nephew, the Dursleys let Harry know how much of an inconvenience he is and how little he is wanted. Harry's dreary life all changes on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter informing him of his acceptance into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the Muggle's world (those who are non-magical), Harry is an outcast; however, in the magical world, Harry is considered one of the most famous wizards because he survived being killed by an evil wizard while still just a baby. There is much for Harry to learn and he jumps right into Hogwarts and right into adventure. What do a dragon egg, a three-headed dog, and Devil's Snare add up to? It is with the help of Harry's new friends, Ron and Hermione that he is able to figure out the clues and save the day. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is the first in an anticipated seven volume series by Rowling and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. The language is easy to read and the action is fun to follow for those who enjoy stories that incorporate the magical world into the plot. The wonderful illustrations by Mary Grandpre are a delightful addition and help the reader to visualize the world that Harry finds himself in. It can become frustrating when Rowling doesn't provide answers to all of the questions that are raised in Harry's and the reader's mind, but these minor set backs are not reasons to avoid this book. This is a book best suited to middle school and older readers, because there are some dark parts."--Emily Fry, Children's Book and Play Review, August 2003.
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