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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1, Large Print) | 
 enlarge | Author: J. K. Rowling
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  5432 reviews
Sales Rank: 317101
Format: Large Print
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 422
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.7 x 1
ISBN: 0786222727
EAN: 9780786222728
ASIN: 0786222727
Publication Date: November 12, 1999
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Amazon.com Review
Say you've spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you. Then, in an absurd, magical twist of fate you find yourself surrounded by wizards, a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavor, including strawberry, curry, grass, and sardine. Not only that, but you discover that you are a wizard yourself! This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel, IHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/I. In the nonmagic human world--the world of "Muggles"--Harry is a nobody, treated like dirt by the aunt and uncle who begrudgingly inherited him when his parents were killed by the evil Voldemort. But in the world of wizards, small, skinny Harry is famous as a survivor of the wizard who tried to kill him. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities, and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt, uncle, and spoiled, piglike cousin Dudley. p A mysterious letter, delivered by the friendly giant Hagrid, wrenches Harry from his dreary, Muggle-ridden existence: "We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Of course, Uncle Vernon yells most unpleasantly, "I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" Soon enough, however, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts with his owl Hedwig... and that's where the real adventure--humorous, haunting, and suspenseful--begins. IHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/I, first published in England as IHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone/I, continues to win major awards in England. So far it has won the National Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Children's Book Award, and is short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, the U.K. version of the Newbery Medal. This magical, gripping, brilliant book--a future classic to be sure--will leave kids clamoring for iHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets/i and iHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban/i. (Ages 8 to 13) I--Karin Snelson/I
Product Description
The author's first novel introduces Harry Potter, the son of a powerful wizard and witch who are killed by an even more powerful sorcerer. Sent to live with his Muggle (non-magical) aunt, uncle, and cousin, Harry is treated poorly without knowing why. On his tenth birthday, Harry learns that he is a wizard and is to go off to Hogwarts, a prestigious school for wizards and witches. Harry and his friends, Hermione and Ron, soon discover that something shady is going on, and they must save Hogwarts from the very sorcerer who killed Harry's parents.pbNo Canadian Rights for the Harry Potter Series/bpHARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter publishing rights J. K. Rowling. (s05)
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 Harry Potter and the Devil's Friend November 23, 2008
Sam Fisher
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ever since I first heard about Harry Potter, I have hated it with a passion. Filled with occult symbols, mystical garbage, and demonic influences, the Harry Potter series deserves to go in the trash can where they belong and the first book is no exception. No matteer what people say about this most horrible series, it is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to young children in that it teaches them how to become witches and warlocks, along the lines of cults such as Wicca. br / This series presents one of the worst literary series of all time and deserves to lie in the trahs dump, next to the Twilight series, the hideous works of the evil Stephen King, the Inheritance Cycle, and many, many more. Two authors I can vouch for completely are the British C.S. Lewis and the literary genius J.R.R. Tolkien, both of which wrote SUITABLE novels for young children (the former) and everyone (the former and the latter). Plus the fact that Dumbledore, the wizard dude, is supposed to be gay and you get one demonic series that should be thrown out! Any takers?
 Woven together well November 10, 2008
Akachei
Not much new can be said on the Harry Potter series, so I'll just go with one impression from the recent read: Quidditch sucks as an actual sport. With 150 points for catching the Snitch, it's completely absurd, like if field goals in American Football were worth 10 points. The outcome of the game is almost entirely in the hands of someone that has nothing to do with the bulk of the gameplay or teams, and relies on an entirely different skillset. It's still convincing in terms of pointless English boarding school sports, but not as the unofficial sport of Rowling's wizarding world. br / br / The rest of Rowling's worldbuilding is generally better, although never particularly organized or systematic; there are never any clear rules of magic. It's more a hodgepodge of various myths and tales and some inventions. None of it is startlingly original, but despite some occasionally stilted prose Rowling weaves it together remarkably well. None of the characters are particularly complex yet, and the plot is straightforward children's fare, but the book as a whole works better than the parts seem to sugggest.
Merry, Wary Harry and His Very Scary Adversary November 2, 2008
Franklin the Mouse (Gorham, ME USA)
It's obvious that Ms. Rowling put a great deal of thought into the structure of this book. Coming in very late to the whole Harry Potter phenomenon, I've come to understand why these books are so popular with kids and adults. The vocabulary isn't taxing to grownups (I'm 48 and an avid reader) as well as being a little bit challenging for the younger audience, which is a good thing. It also has plenty of colorful characters and enough twists and turns to keep the reader interested. This first installment in the seven-volume series lays an excellent foundation as well as leaving a few unanswered mysteries to keep me hooked. I enjoyed the first book and certainly intend on reading the next installment. It makes me feel like I'm a kid again. br /(Also as a side note, if you haven't had the pleasure of hearing Jim Dale's narration, you are missing a real treat. The CD's are worth every penny. My two boys have read the books, but listened to the CDs over and over.)
Quality Book October 30, 2008
P. Callen
It's great to have this fine quality volume in my collection. I will buy every forthcoming "Anniversary" edition of the Potter series. With the J.K. Rowling's own sketch of Snape included here, I wonder why she did not illustrate all of her books. Her sketch of Snape is exactly how I imagined him and has much more gravitas and interest than the rather too whimsical drawings of her illustrator.
Anniversary Ed October 22, 2008
Iroma T. Liyanage (New Zealand)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of Harry Potter, but I must say I did delay ordering this book. I just didnt think a new cover and a few extras was worth the price. Now, having seen the pictures put up by others, I am so glad I did order it! I think the new cover looks gorgeous and cant wait for Amazon to ship my order! (I am in NZ and so have selected for all my books to arrive in 1 shipment to save on postage. I just have to wait for the release of Beedle the bard and all my HP related books will be on their way to me...yay!)
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