Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone by J K Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel of the much appreciated Harry Potter series. An abridged version of the same novel, this book has been brought out by Bloomsbury Press for children aged between eight and twelve years. The story unfolds with a letter arriving for Harry Potter, a simple boy, that brings with it a dark secret. The letter reveals to Harry Potter that both his parents were wizards and were killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when he was just a baby. Thereafter Potter's journey to the Hogwarts, a school of wizards brimming with magic, mystery and enchantment, spins out into a fascinating tale. After his journey to Hogwarts, young Harry learns of a missing stone — a stone which can be both terrifying and valuable at the same time, depending on who possesses it and how one uses it. Will Harry Potter and his friends be able to get hold of the stone is how the story unfolds from here on? It is here Harry Potter’s long journey spread over 7 books really begins. In simple words and rich prose, this children’s edition rightly captures the essence of the Harry Potter’s first novel and promises to take the children on an enchanting ride to the magical world order.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel of the much appreciated Harry Potter series. An abridged version of the same novel, this book has been brought out by Bloomsbury Press for children aged between eight and twelve years. The story unfolds with a letter arriving for Harry Potter, a simple boy, that brings with it a dark secret. The letter reveals to Harry Potter that both his parents were wizards and were killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when he was just a baby. Thereafter Potter's journey to the Hogwarts, a school of wizards brimming with magic, mystery and enchantment, spins out into a fascinating tale. After his journey to Hogwarts, young Harry learns of a missing stone — a stone which can be both terrifying and valuable at the same time, depending on who possesses it and how one uses it. Will Harry Potter and his friends be able to get hold of the stone is how the story unfolds from here on? It is here Harry Potter’s long journey spread over 7 books really begins. In simple words and rich prose, this children’s edition rightly captures the essence of the Harry Potter’s first novel and promises to take the children on an enchanting ride to the magical world order.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel of the much appreciated Harry Potter series. An abridged version of the same novel, this book has been brought out by Bloomsbury Press for children aged between eight and twelve years. The story unfolds with a letter arriving for Harry Potter, a simple boy, that brings with it a dark secret. The letter reveals to Harry Potter that both his parents were wizards and were killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when he was just a baby. Thereafter Potter's journey to the Hogwarts, a school of wizards brimming with magic, mystery and enchantment, spins out into a fascinating tale. After his journey to Hogwarts, young Harry learns of a missing stone — a stone which can be both terrifying and valuable at the same time, depending on who possesses it and how one uses it. Will Harry Potter and his friends be able to get hold of the stone is how the story unfolds from here on? It is here Harry Potter’s long journey spread over 7 books really begins. In simple words and rich prose, this children’s edition rightly captures the essence of the Harry Potter’s first novel and promises to take the children on an enchanting ride to the magical world order.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel of the much appreciated Harry Potter series. An abridged version of the same novel, this book has been brought out by Bloomsbury Press for children aged between eight and twelve years. The story unfolds with a letter arriving for Harry Potter, a simple boy, that brings with it a dark secret. The letter reveals to Harry Potter that both his parents were wizards and were killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when he was just a baby. Thereafter Potter's journey to the Hogwarts, a school of wizards brimming with magic, mystery and enchantment, spins out into a fascinating tale. After his journey to Hogwarts, young Harry learns of a missing stone — a stone which can be both terrifying and valuable at the same time, depending on who possesses it and how one uses it. Will Harry Potter and his friends be able to get hold of the stone is how the story unfolds from here on? It is here Harry Potter’s long journey spread over 7 books really begins. In simple words and rich prose, this children’s edition rightly captures the essence of the Harry Potter’s first novel and promises to take the children on an enchanting ride to the magical world order.
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I have lost count on how many times i have re-visited this series and every time i come back i feel like i'm going home because these characters and this world will always have a special place in my heart and i owe it all to J.K Rowling.I remember when i was little and i had to sneak into my older brothers room because he had the books and i didn't at the time, i would take them and read them and my childhood was magical like many other people's childhood all thanks to this series.
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This was one of the best books I ever read. I would read it again and again (I've already read it 15 times.) It was magical and amazing to read. It wasn't to short or to long to read and just captured my attention. The suspense makes me hold my breath every time I read it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves reading magical adventure stories!
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My Son is Loving this First Harry Potter book-So makes me Happy as he is enjoying reading Again! He is really Engrossed in it & Great this book is taking him on the Journey into "Harry Potter" :-) its in Really Good Condition Too.
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I have lost count on how many times i have re-visited this series and every time i come back i feel like i'm going home because these characters and this world will always have a special place in my heart and i owe it all to J.K Rowling.I remember when i was little and i had to sneak into my older brothers room because he had the books and i didn't at the time, i would take them and read them and my childhood was magical like many other people's childhood all thanks to this series.
This was one of the best books I ever read. I would read it again and again (I've already read it 15 times.) It was magical and amazing to read. It wasn't to short or to long to read and just captured my attention. The suspense makes me hold my breath every time I read it. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves reading magical adventure stories!
My Son is Loving this First Harry Potter book-So makes me Happy as he is enjoying reading Again! He is really Engrossed in it & Great this book is taking him on the Journey into "Harry Potter" :-) its in Really Good Condition Too.
I loved the book. But... I came to this site looking for children edition of HP books for my grandson. The search brought me to this book and the title said "children edition". Only it turns out the books are all the same and it's only the cover that is different between editions. Misleading title which led me to buy the book and I later had to cancel the order.
I bought this book to test my reading skills in English. Its one of the first editions of Harry Potter and the philosophy stone. Font is comfortable for eyes. Book format also enjoyable. Paper is yellow but it not bat. I happy to get this book.
In case you are looking specifically for the edition published by Bloomsbury in Great Britain, this is not it. It is the Raincoast edition published in Canada.
The story of an orphaned boy raised by relatives who hate every thing about him, and who turns out to be one of the world's most powerful wizards - is one of the greatest publishing success stories the world has ever seen. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is book one of seven, and not only has the series gone on to sell hundreds of millions of copies around the world - but more significantly, countless of millions of lives have been changed, and (dare i say it) saved, and redirected to the powers of reading and thereby strengthening of our individual imaginations.These facts alone are enough to justify giving the entire seven book series full marks. But I won't get ahead of myself. This story can be reviewed on several levels. I wont claim to be something ... MoreThe story of an orphaned boy raised by relatives who hate every thing about him, and who turns out to be one of the world's most powerful wizards - is one of the greatest publishing success stories the world has ever seen. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is book one of seven, and not only has the series gone on to sell hundreds of millions of copies around the world - but more significantly, countless of millions of lives have been changed, and (dare i say it) saved, and redirected to the powers of reading and thereby strengthening of our individual imaginations.These facts alone are enough to justify giving the entire seven book series full marks. But I won't get ahead of myself. This story can be reviewed on several levels. I wont claim to be something I am not, so my review will focus primarily on the story telling side of this phenomenon.At book's commencement, the reader is introduced to those revolting people referred to by Ms Rowling as 'The Dursleys'. Poor Harry is kept 'under the stairs' for years in a vain (and stupid) bid by Dursley Snr to control the (natural) growth of magic in the potential Boy Wonder. Of course, the efforts of domination and control by this stupid man amount to pushing water uphill and it is not long before 'strange' things start to happen to people around Harry. (The alert reader will see that these are all performed by Harry without him being aware of doing it - which thereby suggests his subconscious is performing the magic. Which leads to countless further questions...)As Harry's Eleventh Birthday approaches, letters from Hogwarts School of Witch Craft and Wizardry begin to arrive addressed to Harry's attention, but of course these are intercepted by the Dursleys in yet more vain attempts to control events and powers that are way beyond them. And this is where we meet the story's first truly adorable character. Hagrid the groundskeeper of Hogwarts appears in the scene, right as the clock strikes midnight, and just as Harry turns eleven. In one clean sweep, we meet this wonderful man, the Durselys are (finally) put back in their place, and Harry's metaphorical train ride to destiny finally begins it's unforgettable journey from the land of Muggles to a rather fantastic and make-believe University for talented youngsters.Chapter five is where the fun and excitement starts to build. We are given a glimpse of an alternative London which possesses a giant underground bank (Gringott's) which is staffed and guarded by goblins, a shop which sells nothing but wands (they choose their owner, you know), text books and of course, the mandatory uniform for witches and wizards in waiting.There is hardly a chapter that goes by that fails to scream, 'GENIUS LIVES HERE!'. Of course Hogwarts itself is brilliant (the place is just about infinite in an infinite number of ways) but even getting there is only possible for those with the ability to perform the unmentionable. It comes down to faith, you see, and if you don't have that at the start, you might as well give up and go home right away. I wont reveal the magic here as the fun is in the reading.Chapter five gave the reader the book's first true glimpse of childhood evil - school yard bullying - but this is a fleeting glimpse only, and may well be soon forgotten. We meet the legendary Hermoine Grainger and Ronald Weasley in chapter six, and our worlds (and lives) will never be the same again.And so the story goes on. Fun and laughter, tears and terror are yours for the taking. We make friends, we make enemies, we learn to fly and we learn what the heck a NIMBUS 2000 is (I want one!!!) And most importantly, we learn all about the wonder that is Quidditch.The Harry Potter books rule. HPATPS really is incredible. The writing may not win any awards in its own right (it would have by now, if it was going to) but the important thing to take away from these books is the fun and excitement you come across, and the magic (there's that word again) of each person's individual interpretation of the words on the page.Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry really does exist, you know. You just gotta know where to find it, and how to get there. It all comes down to faith.And I have plenty.
It is fair to say that this book can be considered literature mastery. By far one of the greatest if not the greatest children's/young adult books to date. The first instalment to the 7 part series brilliantly sets forth a foundational background for the events that follow. Although I would say the plot is overshadowed by the need to introduce characters/setting, it is a must during a leading novel. Truly magical for children and adults alike.
I really love this book and I think that the price limit is amazing. However at the back of the book there is a bar code an next to that bar code the price is different to the price that I paid, so I don't know if this book is the real version or just a dupe. Overall I think that this book is very nice and has a very interesting story and I would love to order the others as well!
I mean its a book not much to say. But obviously the book is good. And it came in 1 day so thats pretty noice. A bit rough around the edges they are probably refurbished but definitely worth it. No major problems and its just good.
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