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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

J.K. Rowling

Fantasy10/10/2000

Harry Potter's parents were killed in a mysterious fashion. Although he was only a year at the time, Harry was also attacked and received a scar on his forehead. He was then left with his aunt and uncle to raise him.

Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley have always disapproved of her sister and brother-in-law, and refused to tell Harry about his parents. They are also afraid of what he might be, and instead ignore him and neglect him. At the same time, they spoil their own son, Dudley.

When he is almost eleven, Harry receives a letter. This had never happened before. Uncle Vernon snatched it before Harry could read it. As more letters are delivered for Harry, they are all removed before Harry can read them. The Dursleys try hiding out because they do not want Harry to learn of the contents of the letter or his heritage. When he is visited in person by a giant they are forced to give in. Harry has been invited to join Hogwarts, the wizard school. Until that time Harry had been ignorant of his specialness. Now he starts to learn it as he attends this new school.

This is a young person's story that appeals to all ages. Any person who has ever had social problems in school or been picked on by bullies can identify with Harry. Harry is an unlikely hero who often finds himself in the right place at the right time. He also finds himself in trouble with the school rules constantly. I can see why the Harry Potter books are so appealing. Although I'm not going to rush right out to get these, I will have to read the following books in the series.

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Readers will also enjoy a tongue-in-cheek condensed version of this (under the UK title, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone). Visit Book-A-Minute Science Fiction/Fantasy. They have an abridged version of this book that you can read in a minute or less. You'll enjoy it!

The Series:
Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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