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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1)
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| Part No: | 0590353403 |
| Manufacturer: | Scholastic Press |
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| Customer Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
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- ISBN13: 9780590353403
- Condition: New
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FIRST AMERICAN EDITION 1989
Say you've spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you. Then, in an absurd, magical twist of fate you find yourself surrounded by wizards, a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavor, including strawberry, curry, grass, and sardine. Not only that, but you discover that you are a wizard yourself! This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel,
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. In the nonmagic human world--the world of "Muggles"--Harry is a nobody, treated like dirt by the aunt and uncle who begrudgingly inherited him when his parents were killed by the evil Voldemort. But in the world of wizards, small, skinny Harry is famous as a survivor of the wizard who tried to kill him. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities, and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt, uncle, and spoiled, piglike cousin Dudley.
A mysterious letter, delivered by the friendly giant Hagrid, wrenches Harry from his dreary, Muggle-ridden existence: "We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Of course, Uncle Vernon yells most unpleasantly, "I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" Soon enough, however, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts with his owl Hedwig... and that's where the real adventure--humorous, haunting, and suspenseful--begins. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, first published in England as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, continues to win major awards in England. So far it has won the National Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Children's Book Award, and is short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, the U.K. version of the Newbery Medal. This magical, gripping, brilliant book--a future classic to be sure--will leave kids clamoring for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. (Ages 8 to 13) --Karin Snelson
| Just as good the second time around | 2010-09-06 | 5 / 5 |
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| While this isn't the correct edition of the book I own (I couldn't find the right one here), I wanted to write a review anyway. I read this series years ago with my wife and before the birth of my children. I now have two boys and the older heard about Harry Potter due to the new park down in Florida. He's never been an eager reader, though he'll read with us when we ask. Once we told him about the book, he's been begging to read. Any time we get in the car to go somewhere he's grabbing the book to take with us. We just finished it tonight and he immediately asked me to go downstairs and get book two. Thank you JK! |
| Awesome Service | 2010-09-03 | 5 / 5 |
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| Received my book quickly and in good condition. Would def buy from this person again. |
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| I ordered this book about 25 days ago and it hasn't been shipped yet! so much for the speedy service they claim. I would not recommend buying from this seller if you ever want to actually receive your book. |
| A fine introduction to the world of Harry Potter. | 2010-08-24 | 4 / 5 |
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I'm 23 and just now getting into the wonderful world of reading. I've got quite a bit of catching up to do but the Harry Potter books have been a great place to start for me. I became very engrossed in the imaginative school setting, sense of magic and wonder, and charming and rather believable characters(despite living in a very fantastical world) upon reading the first few chapters.
The entire cast of characters is one area where this series hits the bulls-eye dead on. Every one of them, from the most important all the way to the most minor are full of quirks and personality, not to mention clever names. The brave, virtuous and ever-enduring Harry, the whole lot of the poor yet heart-filled and strong Weasley Family, the incredibly intelligent and responsible Hermione Granger, and the majestic and extremely kind Albus Dumbledore(every time he shows up I feel a sense of warmth and comfort for some reason) are just a few of the great characters Rowling has dreamed up.
For the most part I really liked the story of this one, it's great to see the 3 main characters learning the ways of magic and the way of the school. This is the beginning of their friendship and bond as well. There are quite a few great scenes in the book, some with edge-of-your-desk action, and other that offer charming details of the world and characters. My only qualms with the story of "the Sorcerer's Stone" and "the Chamber of Secrets" is that the big reveals at the end seem a bit forced. They are certainly shocking and interesting reveals, both unmasking someone you wouldn't suspect as the villain of the story. They seemed forced into the end of the book and came off as slightly contrived. It's not bad at all though, and the way Harry has to go through and handle the situations garner a lot of respect for the guy from me.
I have the 3rd book ordered right now and I can't wait to continue giving my thoughts on J.K Rowling's masterpieces. Highly recommended to kids as well as adults, as I have learned plenty of cool words with a British flavor, so there is some brain candy for everyone here. |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | 2010-08-21 | 5 / 5 |
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| I can listen to these stories over and over. There is always something fun that I missed the first time around. J.K. Rowling is a wonderful author. Jim Dale is such a fun reader that they have made many long trips very fun. |
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