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Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
 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
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What people think about this book:
"The book is engaging with its imagery, humor, plot twists and real-life child problems. The book doesn't only appeal to children but adults as well. She's a master on fantasy. She really can, with no difficulty at all, think herself back to 11 years old. You will love the whimsical descriptions, humorous quotes and the fun characters." - purelyjoy
"Harry Potter is a series for anyone who likes magical things or not.It's funny ,it has great plot ,great characters.If your over the age of fifteen I think that this book might be too imature for you.Other than that I give this series 5 stars." - Gina
"You have to enjoy this exciting tale of mystery and magic. This tale is the very beginning in a whole series of wonderful books about a young boy and his adventures at a school of magic. He and his friends get pulled into a new adventure in each story. In this book, Harry and his friends must keep some mysterious evil forces from snatching the Philosopher's Stone. "
"Okay, I honestly was never in my life interested in Harry Potter books...too be honest I thought it was something a bit like " bla" to me...but then all of a sudden my aunts whom I must mention are in their 50's anf 60's ( oh God they'll kill me for saying that) were crazy about these books and so was my fiancee...so I decided to see what all the fuss was about and my fiancee bought me the first book...well..NOW IM HOOKED....I love it, you seriously get so caught up in it...im addicted to this now..it's a great series..so definetly buy it..if your skeptical give it a try..hey it made a believer out of me!"
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