Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter #1)

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I loved exploring the mystical world of Harry Potter. I felt scared, excited, and relieved for Harry and his friends all at different times. Rowling magically blended together everything that you want from a book in a captivating and compelling tale. This fantasy is extremely believable due to the fact that Hogwarts is like any other middle school; there always will be teachers you don't particularly enjoy (Professor Snape), rivalries between fellow students (Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy), tons of homework, and great friendships (Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger). This book is truly the work of a genius.

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Perhaps it's because the book is not altogether too big, and the characters involved me, but I certainly enjoyed the read. The premise was fun, the introduction to Hogwarts was fun, the Sorting Hat was fun...easy to like whether adult or child. Good stuff. Book Season = Autumn (start of school)

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling is the first uplifting and venturous novel in the Harry Potter series; taking place at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this fantasy, Harry Potter and his new friends journey through Hogwarts, explore the wizarding world from his perspective, meeting plenty of foes, and making trouble all over. Rowling creates a wondrous world every reader will wish to be a part of, and creates very descriptively, the characters that you will fall in love with. This book contains everything a suspense lover is looking for; it’s a favorite because of all the adventure and magic contained within. You will be glued onto page after page, until the very end.

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This book and the rest of this series started my reading craze when I was just a little girl. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is amazing as the start of a series that will live in the minds of the people that have read them as long as they live, just like me.

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These were great books for someone who can believe in them. Very well written...alot of detail which enabled the reader to really visualize what was happening. Good story line...very easy to follow. Each character was described in excellent detail so you could really picture them in your mind. I would recommend this to anyone.

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Still one of my favorites in the series. Starting it for the third time.

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This is the first book from the best series of all time! Rowling takes your out of the Muggle world to Harry Potter's world full of mystery, action and adventure around Hogwarts School!

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Magic, mystery and all around great fun, makes Harry Potter a brilliant book to read. This book gives us a new look on the view of magic, wizards and witches. This story will pull every emotion out of you as you read. From love, to hate, to humourous and to sadness, and much more. Don't let the slow begining fool you. Just keep reading and, you too, wil go to Hogwarts and learn about the curious world of magic.

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This book is the start of an amazing series. I love Harry Potter, all seven of them. I have read this book seven + times and it will never get old. It is amazing!

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The first book of the seven volume saga. What a wonderful story!

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My kids had read this and loved it and had been bugging me to read it. I loved it! I'm almost done with the very last book and wish that there were even more.

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I love this book.

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I love this book and this series.

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If you haven't heard of Harry Potter by now, you must live under a rock. Seriously, for all of those that don't want to give it a chance, please do. It is a great series for children and adults and you won't be able to put the books down. You'll be done with the entire series before you know it.

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In my life time, I have never seen a book cause such controversy. However, at the same time, re-establishing a love to read in our younger generations. With the way our younger generation has embraced TV, video games, and pc’s there is a real need to prove to new reader’s, the rationale why they should pick up a book and spend a few hours reading, instead of a couple hours cramming it into a, never as good, movie or TV show. J.K. Rowling has done what every writer strives for. So this is why Harry Potter’s first book gets my vote.

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It speaks for itself: This book was the catalyst for a book series that has sold more than 400 million copies, has been translated into 67 languages, and the last four books have consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history. The series as a whole should win the prize as the best of the decade. How many out there in "book are us" land remember knowing the exact date the next in the series would hit the shelves?

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This book got children reading who rarely picked up a book. It should be voted as the best book of the decade!

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One of the best books of the decade. Inspired children to read, and best of all, it became a family event to read and discuss the books.

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I believe that this book series should be the best book of the decade, Although this book was published in an earlier decade, it was this past decade that the series brought a whole new generation into a love reading.

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One of the best books of the decade! Easy to read, yet entertaining and enlightening for both young and old. This title kicks of an amazing 7-book adventure, and though Book 4 may be my favorite in the series, you couldn't have a Book 4 without a Book 1. Bonus: this is the easiest book to give as a gift, it works for almost everyone!

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Very creative and exciting for both children and adults. Introduced the reader to another place and time.

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This book changed children's literature. It is a fantastic tale and the beginning of a wonderful story of growth, finding true friends, trusting in others, finding a place in the world, and making peace with the past. I give it my highest recommendation!

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What a great book to capture your imagination. The book was hard to put down. Fun for children and adults like myself who enjoy fantasy. I ate up the whole series.

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The entire Harry Potter series is the "best book" of the decade because it caused thousands of children to read and to enjoy reading.

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what an enchanting story... the only thing negative was it was difficult to put down... I need a book that will put me to sleep at night.

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It knocked my socks off -- I finished the book in one sitting. It s the best imagined children's book since a Wrinkle in Time.

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This book is the start of a great story!

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great book, got kids reading again, once you start you need to read the whole series

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A wonderful series of books that took the reader on an exciting adventure into a entirely new world. An extremely talented writer creating her first series of books that was a success beyond her wildest imagination. Who could ask for more?!

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Absolute classic. Place it beside The Hobbit and Peter Pan.

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The first in the series...The first story is always filled with new characters and ideas taking you away on a journey I would have never dreamed of...

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Best book series of the decade!! These books got me back into reading. Love them all!

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If you have trouble getting your kids to read, or have trouble your self i would recommend reading the Harry Potter series. Not only are they a great series but they encourage imagination. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is the first book i completely loved. When I was in 5th grade i had a lower reading level than my actual grade. I was first introduced to Harry Potter in the 5th grade, and since the first page i read, I have loved reading. after reading Harry Potter 1, i completed the rest of the books in the series that were out, and began reading many various books. I owe my love of reading to Harry Potter.

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This book got me reading. I never read a lot before Sorcerer's Stone and this book inspired me to read more, not just JK Rowling's work. This is such a great book!!!!

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harry is really awesome every one must give the book a reading! it's like entering into the world of HARRY POTTER .every thing goes on before you ,you'll get your self involved with him throughout the book finally i'm a proof give it a read and you'll never want to be detached from him THAT'S FOR SURE.

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I absolutely love the harry potter series! Everyone should buy these books, whether for children or adults these books are the best! If you like these I recomend Warriors, Twilight, and the Golden Compass.

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A fantastic book to start out J.K. Rowling's exciting series.

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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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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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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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I first read this book when I was about 15. I loved it. That is where it all started. I couldn't stop! I ready the next 2 and eagerly awaited the 4th. I don't understand when people have only seen the movies. The books are so much better than the movies (which I also enjoy).They need to be read. Read it!

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this first book of Potter's adventures is great.!It's really magical..you'll not only be thrilled but will also fall inlove..

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Harry Potter is definitely a classic. If you never read anything in your whole life, read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at least once. The series is phenomenal! It is unlike any "magic" book I've read in my childhood. Even adults would enjoy it! J.K. Rowling didn't just write a book---she wrote a masterpiece.

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J.K Rowliong -A synonymous name now with Harry Potter. But this book created an epic 'Harry Potter series' placing her name alongside Roald Dahl, and others who created magik with their pen. An extravagant ride through the magical world of Hogwart's will leave the young and the grown alike..

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these harry potter books are FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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these books are great for all ages. or at least . . . that's just my opinion. my sister would read them to me when i was about 7 and i always loved it.

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AWESOME. Wish HP was real. I thank JK Rowling a lot for make this books

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