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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J K Rowling
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780590353427 |
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.
All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley — a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.
But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry — and anyone who reads about him — will find unforgettable.
For it's there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him...if Harry can survive the encounter.
Review:
"[T]he rapturous reception of the Harry Potter books is heartening, because J.K. Rowling is a literary artist, and these three books possess more imaginative life than the majority of novels that are published in this country in any given year. They are full of marvelous invention and humor and fun, but they have more than that." Lee Siegel, The New Republic (read the entire New Republic review here)
Review:
"A wonderful first novel....Harry is destined for greatness....Much like Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling has a gift for keeping the emotions, fears, and triumphs of her characters on a human scale, even while the supernatural is popping out all over." Michael Winerip, The New York Times Book Review
Review:
"Readers are in for a delightful romp with this debut from a British author who dances in the footsteps of P.L. Travers and Roald Dahl." Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Review:
"Obviously, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone should make any modern 11-year-old a very happy reader. The novel moves quickly, packs in everything from a boa constrictor that winks to a melancholy Zen-spouting centaur to an owl postal system, and ends with a scary surprise." Michael Dirda, The Washington Post Book World
Review:
"This hugely enjoyable fantasy is filled with imaginative details, from oddly flavored jelly beans to dragons' eggs hatched on the hearth. It's slanted toward action-oriented readers, who will find that Briticisms meld with all the other wonders of magic school." Kirkus Reviews
Review:
"A charming, imaginative, magical confection of a novel." The Boston Globe
Synopsis:
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.
About the Author
J.K. Rowling was a struggling single mother when she wrote the beginnings of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on scraps of paper at a local cafe. But her efforts were soon rewarded with an award from the Scottish Arts Council enabling her to finish the novel. She has since won numerous awards including the ABBY Award (American Booksellers Award) in 1999.
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shellybellybean, May 29, 2008 (view all comments by shellybellybean)
I was very skeptical of the Harry Potter series at first because it deals with wizards and magic, which sounded corny, but everyone I' talked to who'd read it loved it. When I was presented with the option of reading it as an outside reading book for English, I decided I'd finally give the book a shot. I'm still only on the first book, but I absolutely love it and cannot put it down. It's really surprising to me that I'm into this book, especially since it's not actually written for people my age (I'm 18). Somehow, Rowling is able to make these seemingly simple books interesting to people in all walks of life.
The first book is basically about a kid named Harry Potter who finds out that he is a wizard. He leaves his depressing life and begins to attend Hogwart's School of Wizardry and Witchcraft. There he begins to learn about magic, meets friends (and enemies), and tries to solve the mysteries of the world of magic he never knew.
What I like about the book is that it’s short and easy yet it's still interesting. I like that Rowling constantly keeps a mystery or conflict going, unlike some other books I’ve read, so that I am continually engaged in the story. Sometimes, I’ve tried to guess what will at the end of a chapter, or guess how a conflict will end, but I’m usually wrong because of Rowling’s many twists. Also, if Rowling did not make the story as believable, I would have stopped reading it. What I mean by that is that Rowling creates a highly believable world of magic by using careful detail and a wonderful imagination. Rowling also scatters witty humor throughout the story which makes it even better.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone that can read. Even if it would not be your first choice, it’s worth it to pick it up when you have free time because it's entertaining but will not take long to read. As for the person who said that these books should be used as toilet paper, I'd like to know what kind of books you like to read....
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lalala, April 14, 2008 (view all comments by lalala)
These books are the most poorly written things I have ever read and should only be used as toilet paper. The writing level is that of a third grader, and the plot is incredibly unoriginal. I would not recommend this series to anybody with half a brain and an appreciation for GOOD literature.
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jake77, April 11, 2008 (view all comments by jake77)
I had the bad experience that I really didn't like the two movies I saw, which put me off reading the books for a long time. But I have to say the books are so much better, because you get so much more depth to the characters. You feel closer to them because a book is intimate, not just another huge special effects blockbuster, hollywood style. The books have soul! And this is where it all started. No one should miss out on this!
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780590353427
- ill.:
- GrandPrâe, Mary,
- Author:
- Author:
- Illustrator:
- Grandpre, Mary
- Publisher:
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Location:
- New York :
- Subject:
- Fiction
- Subject:
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Subject:
- Humorous Stories
- Subject:
- Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
- Subject:
- Schools
- Subject:
- School & Education
- Subject:
- England
- Subject:
- Magic
- Subject:
- Wizards
- Subject:
- Witches
- Subject:
- England Fiction.
- Subject:
- Potter, Harry
- Copyright:
- 1997
- Edition Number:
- 1st American ed.
- Edition Description:
- AMERICAN Paperback
- Series:
- Harry Potter (Paperback)
- Series Volume:
- 01
- Publication Date:
- September 1999
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Grade Level:
- Elementary and junior high
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 764x525x78 53
- Age Level:
- 08-12
