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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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  • First Published:
  • Sep 1, 1998, 309 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 1999, 312 pages
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Kaitlyn
I have read the first two Harry Potter books and have gotten a good start on the third book. I love every single book and I buy every one that comes out. I am planning to have the whole series and I will pass them on to my children when I grow up and I hope everyone else agrees that Harry Potter is the best series of books for this millennium and throughout many others!!!


Kate
I have read all three Harry Potter books and I love them all. I am even reading them again and again. I can't wait for the fourth book to come out. If you haven't read the Harry Potter series I HIGHLY recommend you read them. I learned about the first Harry Potter from my cousin and thought, "How good can it be? I've read other books that were excellent." Well, boy was I surprised when I got into it. I couldn't believe it and ran out to get the second book as soon as it was published. If you haven't read Harry Potter you should, no matter what your age. I'm 12 and I love them but I know people from age 7 to 70 that love just as much. Go read HARRY POTTER now and be amazed!!


Carla Capineri
I would like to congratulate J.K. Rowling on a job well done with the creation of the Harry Potter series. My 11 year-old son received the series as a gift at Christmas and we have both read all three books since then. We can't wait for the next edition to come out! The plots and characters are captivating and imaginative, making the books impossible to put down. In a world dominated by commercialized Pokemon dribble, it is refreshing to find a good old fashioned storyteller that can spin a good yarn. Thank you and keep them coming!!


Steph
This book is very neat, I like the Harry Potter books a lot! But I groaned when I heard this was only going to be a 7 book series. I do wonder very much when the next book is going to be out!


Stevie
I've read the Harry Potter series and I truly think this is the best book ever. I love the way the story gradually unravels. I would like to suggest to anyone that plans to read the book that you should pay very close attention towards the end or you may get lost.


Mimi
I like the Harry Potter book because it is filled with magical fantasies


Leia
This book is by far the best I have ever read. The author does and incredible job drawing you into the story. I really do feel like I've met these characters and been to all these places. This book is truly magical.


Dorothy
This book is the best book I have ever read. It was well thought up. You will never be able to put it down. If you have not read it you should start reading it right now.

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