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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

1st Published in UK as Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
  • Critics' Consensus (7):
  • Readers' Rating (220):
  • First Published:
  • Sep 1, 1998, 309 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 1999, 312 pages
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HareChick
I thought it would be a children's book at first. But when I started to
read, I became part of it. I never felt so strongly involved in a book
before. For two weeks after I wished I was part of the book. Read this
book, guys.


Quidditch Lover
Harry potter and the sorcerer's stone was one of the best book written in
the world. I'm totally lost in the fantasy of Harry Potter. It's amazing how
this book kept me in suspense. I admired J.W Rowling's creativity and writing
skills. I was really into Harry Potter now that I can't wait for the next book
to be published and the movie to show. May I now the title and publishing date
of the next story?


Lisa
I never liked reading in my life. My mom sent me this book, and kept telling me to read it. So one night when I had nothing to do, I finally picked up the book and started to read it. I admit, mother was right again, I could not put the book down. I have never finished a book in less then a week 'till I read the first Harry Potter. Now my mom is sending me the next one. I love this book so much, I am having a hard time giving it back to my mother.


Ashley Ray
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is an awesome book that everyone should read, young or old. Too many people pass their lives by without stopping to smell the roses, and this book opens us up to a whole new world. J.K. Rowling has an extreme talent and is unafraid to explore new territories. The best part it that when you get done with one book, there's anther of Harry's adventures coming. Some people don't want their children to read these books, but I ask if they've read them themselves, and the likely answer is no. Thank you Ms. Rowling, for relighting the creative candle that long ago burned out in our world.


Hoang
When some of my friends discussed about this book, I was laughing at them because I thought they were too old to read this book. But when they gave me that book and urged me to try, I was so surprised. This book was awesome!!! The story about poor Harry Potter became a particular, famous student at the wizard's school, and his adventures with his good friends made me go back to my sweet childhood, which was full of fantasy and exciting stories about the world of magic, of wizards and witches, told by my mother. This story also encourages me to be more self-confident in everything I do and try to reach my goals, like Harry, who had lived in a dark, tiny cupboard, and then became a famous person, a beloved boy and got everything perfectly. After reading the first book, I immediately bought the next three books, and "ate" every letter in these books carefully. That is not enough for me, I'm starving for the fifth book now. I hope Mrs. Rowling will write it soon. Now my friends call me an old-age "child", but I don't care.


GryffindorSoer
I think that Harry Potter "The Sorcerer's Stone" was a great book, not only did it make me not want to put down the book, but I kept wanting to know what else is going to happen to Harry Potter so I am now reading the whole collection, I am currently in the 3rd book "The Prisoner of Azkaban" I can't believe I never read this before I am 14 and I wish I would have read this book earlier, thanks J.K. Rowling for publishing this book, I hope there are lots more to come...


Mitreya Steele
At the age of 19, I may seem a bit old to be reading Harry Potter, but I found this first book a great read! I had heard of Harry Potter before because my younger brother, who is 11, is always talking about him. Then I kept hearing about him on the news and magazines. Finally, I decided to pick up the first book and see what all the fuss was about. Since then, I've been hooked! I can't wait till the next book and I eagerly await the new movie!


Tania
Thanks to Ms J.K.Rowling for saving me from my Muggle life and taking me to where I truly belong. For you see, I, too, am a poor soul like Harry Potter, who was saved just in time by the owl that came in the form of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

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