Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J. K. Rowling (1999, Unabridged, Compact Disc)

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 would rather read it than have a stranger read it to me)

I love the book and have read it multiple times but I purchased the audio book so I could listen to it in my car. I am about halfway through it and enjoying it. I think the man reading is doing a nice job though I am not found of all the voices he has choisen for the characters. BUT I may be biased because I have seen the movie multiple times and really enjoy the actors in the movies. If you enjoy the HP books and enjoy audio books this is a good purchase.

Excellent transaction. Everything was as described. Shipping was fast and easy . Would buy from 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

CD's came as advertised. Shipping time was average. Price was very competitive.
Cd's in new condition as advertised. Still shrink wrapped.

Book 1 out of a series of 7 for an avid collector I would have to say that this is a great way to share the Harry Potter experience with the family. Now we need the 3 extra books to be recorded

couldn't tell you anything about it. I never got it. Even though I opened a dispute with paypal about it, I couldn't get my money back because they said the seller had a tracking number. The tracking number was bogus. I did all I could to get the product or the money back, but alas...I am out 29.00. Sorry e-bay, I won't be returning to buy anything.

I loved reading books -I loved the DVD
Being able to listen to the story, takes it in a whole new direction. The person reading the book is great. If you love Harry Potter you need to add listening to Harry Potter to your collection

Great Entertainment for all ages.
Have listed to this audio book several times.
Jim Dale interpretation makes characters come to life.
I decide to buy HP Audio Books after listening to them free from the library.
It's great not worrying about a return date. Now I know I can listen to them
again and again.

Books on CD, have changed my days. I no longer watch TV much during the day. I put a book in the DVD player turn on the surround sound, and get my house work done!!! I have all of the Harry Potter CD's. I had them on tape, gave them to a little girl and bought them on CD. You can't beat Jim Dale, as a narator. I listen to them over and over again. you will always catch something you missed....Donna

I purchased this for a friend that his job keeps him on the road allot. He loved it and actually said he liked the audio book better than the movie. I recomend it as a gift for those on the road fora long drive!! I got it at a good price and the shipping was fast! Thanks to the seller

I heard a sample of the audiobook and loved it!!!You get lost in the story and can't wait for Harry to triumph!!

Sorry I never got this done, it was a gift that was sent to my sister, you know out of sight out of mind. However she got it and loves it. Thanks so much!

Purchased this to add of a set of all seven books on cd. Merchandise arrived in record time in good condition. Seller was easy to deal with. Will buy from again.

Do you want to listen to the greatest book every written like it was staged on broadway? Then listen to this box set. Jim Dale does all the voices and you will swear he is all these people. Enjoy!

I purchased Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as a Christmas present and was very satisfied by the transaction and promptness of the seller

Not sure if I would like an audio book, but it is great for the ipod. Now I can listen while I clean the house or on long driving trips!

I've alway's loved my books,but now that I have diabetes my eyes aren't as good as they use to be. Now I like audio books, and when I saw that I could get the audio books cheaper on Ebay I had to buy them. Books are wonderful,and these are everything I heard they was. They take you into a world of adventure and you can be any of the people in the story that you want to be. In Harry Potter books, you're a kid again and you can be part of the adventure. When you are my age, you become alive with the story, they are wonderful books, I love them.

Quick response from sale to shipment. Even sent more than I ordered, as a present to the kids ! There couldn't be a better vendor.

This, the 1st Harry Potter book is great. Engaging, entertaining, suspenseful & funny. Who knew you could get all of that out of a 'kids book'.

Jim Dale does a great job with the voices. He truly knows how to make the characters come to life.

It is great. We love, kids included, to lay around, or clean house play the cds. The Harry Potter collection is great!

I bought it for a gift to my daughter-in-law who loves to listen to these books while she drives in the car. She very much likes the narrating and is a big Harry Potter fan.

This audio-book makes you want to go get Harry and bring him to your home to include him in your family even if he is a wizard. His upbringing with the Dursley's made me mourn for the loss of his childhood and obviously his freedom. At Hogwarts where he realized there was definite connection to his parents he also met people (Ron and Hermione for starters)who thought he was a great person and liked him for him. Having Hagrid as a personal mentor was also great. The storyline is good and keeps you on your toes. I did not guess who the bad guy was until the book revealed who it was.

Jim Dale does a wonderful job of reading this and makes you feel and see each scene and it unfolds. I have listened to this audio book (alone and with my children) a few times and it is enjoyable each and every time!

Jim Dale does a wonderful reading of J K Rowling's Harry Potter. His interpretation for American readers is wonderful and carefully delivered.