Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (1998, Hardcover, 1st Edition)

Like I have mentioned in other reviews, I grew up with Harry Potter and his friends. I read before these books were released, BUT this is the book that got me to really read--and read a lot. I am pretty sure everyone knows the story or at least the basics of the story, thanks to Hollywood, so I won't elaborate so much on that. But I will still send out my highest recommendations for the sole reason that this book taught me to enjoy reading!

This book along with the rest of the Harry Potter books are awesome!

I had been in a slump in reading books. Didn't read any for a few years. That is until I had seen the first movie.

After seeing the movie I ran out and bought all the books that were available.

The imagination J.K. Rowling has is incredible. I love all the magic and mystic in it.

A Must Read!

Fantastic Book !!!

In the past,I didn't like to read a novel book.
But now,I feel that It's interesting.My opinion was changed
since I read this book.Harry potter is good for any age.
This book was translated more than 42 languages.
For me,Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,I have
2 different language books.

I recommend this book and you should get one.I give 5/5.

This is the book that started a revolution in Wizardry and magic. I know that when I first heard about the book, I wanted to read it and when I did get it, i couldnt put it down. Kind of hard to believe that this book came out in 1998. It seems like it has always been a part of my life. (The movies arent bad either.) I highly recommend this book and this entire series of books and movies. A++

I read the Harry Potter series as they came out, borrowing the books from the local library (when ever they were available). I just recently decided to actually purchase the series for my own since I kept reborrowing the books. They provide a nice escape in the evenings and no matte how many times I ready them, they do not seem to get old. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a nice way to relax in the evening with a cup of hot tea and a good book. The reading is not heavy and a nice way to fall asleep.

As a teacher I had never read the Harry Potter books. I was always "to busy" or "not interested" in reading a kids book.

Over the summer I decided to pick up a book that was left in my classroom and read it. I was treated to one of the more interesting stories that I have read in a while.

Harry Potter is a fantasy series written by JK Rowling. It revolves around Harry Potter and the magical world of Witches and Wizards. Young Harry's parents were attacked and killed by a powerful dark wizard named Lord Voldemort, when Voldemort attempts to kill Harry the spell backfires and Harry survives, but Voldemort does not.

The story moves forward to how Harry is hidden amongst "Muggles" or non-magical people in order to protect him from the Dark Lord's followers. In this life Harry is neglected and mistreated to the extreme. However, he eventually finds out that he is a wizard and is taken off to Hogwarts to go to school. It is at this school that he finds out he is famous.

The rest of the storyline revolves around a magical stone that Lord Voldemort's supporters are trying to get to bring the Dark Lord Back. It also has a bunch of great humour around Harry in school. By Far I think I love the Professor Snape character. He reminds me of many people I have taught with.

This book is by far more then just a "kids" book. I have enjoyed reading it and after watching the movie I find the book is way better. :)

A great start to what should become a great series!

5/5, a great read for any age.

Latsyrhc
Tamarack Collectibles

This book is very good because it is so original. Who would think of a school for wizards? I never would that's for sure. This book is a great opening to a great series. I first read this book after the movie came out and it is 500x better than the movie. Must Buy!!

Book is in excellent condition. I also got the book in a timely fashion. Everything was great.

I love this book. I love the Harry Potter series. It is a great story with plenty of meaning behind it. I recommend it to whomever enjoys reading.

The book was in such an excellent condition; I could not have hoped for anything better. This person is recommended as far as I am concerned as an excellent seller and is on the ball. They said up to 10 days for it's arrival I had it in 2 days. Thank you so much.

I bought this book because now that all the books are out I wanted to read all of them from the beginning. Great book.

The item was sent exactly as described. I decided to buy it to complete my hard cover collection. Thank you!

This book is an excellent example of how an author can create a whole new world with just with the written word. This book is in prime condition for a first edition book written by J. K. Rowling. This book is the first of a seven book series about a eleven year boy and he learns about his parents' world through his new found classmates at Hogwarts. Each book afterwards takes the reader to a new place and we read intently and watch Harry grow up and face difficult and challenging confrontations from Lord Voldemort. I highly recommend this book and the following books after this book to any reader who wants to be emerged into a new world containing wizards and witches.

I was happy with what I got. I've read the book before, so no surprises, but I'm glad to have it. The condition was just as promised and it was a great price for the book, too.

Excellent story. I enjoyed this story imencely, well written, exciting and it is great to know, even in fantasy that children can excel when put to the test. Hope to see many more books by this author.

Item was as descripted , shipping was reasonable and item ship quickly and communication was good .

This series is very well written, despite the shallow-minded morons that condemn them as evil, they are works of fiction in a fictional world that are in their own right simply a great adventure. Once in a rare time does a series of books qualify as page turners causing mass outbreaks of insomnia simply because you cannot wait to read the next chapter to imagine what happens next. I recommend these novels to anyone who wants to read a tale of love, devotion, loyalty, friendship, and adventure.

The book came as advertised, used but in good condition. It has completed the set of Harry Potter books for us, and we are looking forward to some interesting reading.

The book arrived on time and was just as the description stated. I really enjoyed the book and loved that it arrived in just a few days without the fear of it being not as it was described.

enjoyed shopping with this person, great value on the book, shipped very quickly, would purchase from this person again and would recommend this person to other buyers.

Very good and excellent service. The book was in very good shape and I really enjoyed the book. The seller was quick to respond and quick to send the book. I would buy from him/her again.

The story begins with Hagrid bringing the infant Harry to Privit Drive, where he links up with Professors Dumbledore and McGonnagal. Harry's parents were just killed by Voldermort, the most powerful dark wizard in history. Harry not only somehow survived Voldermort's attack, but the magical rebound destroyed Voldermort in the process. Dumbledore gives the orphan child to Petunia Dursley, Harry's aunt, to protect him until Harry becomes old enough to go to school.

In a very Brother's Grimm story line, Harry is treated less than kindly by his guardians and comes out of the experience humble but otherwise well adjusted. On his 11th birthday, Hagrid returns and explains to Harry that he is a wizard and is accepted to Hogwards School of Wizardry and Witchcraft.

At Hogwarts, Harry is awed by the wondrous workings of magic and quickly makes friends for life: Ronald and Hermione. Just as quickly, he meets the boy who will be a major nuisance for the rest of the series: Draco.

Harry has mixed success academically, but has especial trouble with Professor Snape. Snape has a loathing for Harry that goes back to when Harry's father was in school. To balance out his so-so book smarts and the irrational hatred of a professor, Harry learns that he is a natural at broom flying and makes school history by becoming a member of the Quidich team as a fist year student.

The real plot, however, centers around the Sorcerer's Stone, which is an enchanted chemical that can prolong life indefinitely or even raise the dead. Harry is certain that Voldermort, is after it. Harry and co race to discover its secret hiding place before Voldermort's minion does.

Rowling has created a rich world of magic that is believable. She blends an exciting mystery with fantastic fantasy. She was able to create a book that appeals to adults while still appropriate for younger children- no small feat at all.

Rowling fills her world with ghosts, animated paintings, moving stairs, shape changers, mythical beasts, interesting people and amazing spells. So much detail is given that she can easily hide important clues in plain sight. As a reader, it is easy to miss a clue because the mind is distracted with what the ghosts or paintings are doing.

Rowling provides many unique and interesting characters. No two are even close to being alike (excpet for the Weasly twins, but they are effectively one mind sharing two bodies). Only with the three main characters can the reader really identify with: Harry, Ron and Hermione. We get to see what is in Harry's mind because the story is told from his perspective. He is so close to the other two that we practically know what they are thinking.

I think what really sets this book apart from others of this genre is that she was able to bring traditional mythology to the modern world without being a revisionist. It is a pleasure to recognize the creatures from Bulfinch, Brothers's Grimm and other historical sources by how they look and act. Too many times when I read modern fantasy, if the writer did not give me the name of the monster, then I would never have reconginzed its origins.

John Holland-author of Necklace of Terrersylvanous

Not a dust collector!...Well written and magical journey that captivates children and adults. Quite enjoyable, even after the 5th read. A true classic of our time.

This is a great book for all ages. Adults and children alike can find something to love about these books from the magic and spells, to the friendships and struggles of being an eleven-year-old. I would recommend this to everyone!