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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
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  • Sep 1, 1998, 309 pages
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  • Sep 1999, 312 pages
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Jeff
There is only one word I can use to describe the Harry Potter series. Amazing. They make the top of the list of my all time favorite books. As a 16 year-old who just got his license, I naturally lost interest in reading. I had heard of Harry Potter from my mom and my younger sister, but just figured they were just some more books to clutter up our shelves. So we were on vacation (driving, long trip) and I decided to read it for the heck of it. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. I finished the first two books in three days, and I'm on the waiting list for the third and fourth at the library. It's really kind of odd though, because I find myself wondering what's going on with Harry Potter right now, even though he's just a character in an amazing book. So, if you've lost interest in reading, these books will help reel you back in.


Zoe
I have never heard about this book until last night. I am a Chinese girl and I don't know whether I can buy one in China. Actually I have been eager to have one from the time I saw the cover, which attracted me very much. It is a great book. I dare to say that even I haven't read it.


Julia
This book is great. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys an excellent read. It will appeal to all ages, my grandma is half way through the third one! I'm 12 and I loved all three, I've got the fourth one and I'm just about to start it. If anyone wants to email with reviews of the Harry Potter books my email address is Ih8mondays@holymacaroni.co.uk


Tywon
I have to give you credit. This book is the only book that I really like reading. I am 14 years old. I really didn't like reading until Christmas of 1999. I received, as a gift, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. I saw how thick it was and I didn't want to read it, but I got bored one day and so I thought that I would pick it up. Let me tell you, when Picked it up, I didn't want to put it down. I loved it. Within one day I was already on chapter 13. I finished it the next day and went to buy the second and third year books. I thank you for writing this book. On last Saturday I went and bought the fourth year and I am now on chapter 25. I love these books. I really thank you Mrs. Rowling. Please, may I have your autograph? Love ya


Lisa
I first heard about the Harry Potter books a couple of weeks ago, when book #4 came out. I decided to take a look at them because everyone was saying they were really good. After I had read the first chapter I was hooked I got through the philosophers stone, and the Chamber of secrets in TWO DAYS! I have been pleading with my parents to take me back to the book store so I can by the other two books! I need more Harry Potter! These books are amazing, and have touched the lives of so many children all over the country. Joanne Rowling should be proud of the character that she has created. This book is for anyone, from any age. I am 16 and I love the Harry Potter series. PLEASE WRITE MORE!!!!


Kevin Gelder
At first I didn't like the idea of a Wizard at school, but when I started to read the book, I was transported to an amazing world filled with magic and adventure. By the end I was determined to read the second book in the series!!!!!!!!!!


Mili
This is my first Harry Potter book and I absolutely loved it. My brother brought it home for the holidays and I just couldn't put it down once I picked it up. I am 22 years old and an avid reader and this is the best book I have come across. I certainly know what I will be buying this pay day - Books 2 and 3 which cost $22 each here in Fiji. But it will be money well spent as J K Rowlings transports the child in all of us to a magical place!!


Neil
It is the one of the most fantastic books I have ever read. My older brother even bought his own. J.K. Rowling is so fantastic, a junior Tolkien and Dahl combined!!!

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