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PUBLISHER:
- UK Publisher: The first edition was published in London by Bloomsbury on June 26, 1997.
- US Publisher: The American publishing rights were acquired by Scholastic Corporation, who released the book in the United States in 1998 under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
AUTHOR: J.K. Rowling
ISBN: 966666325510
Description
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (also known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US) is a children’s fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling. It introduces readers to Harry Potter, an orphan who discovers he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday and is invited to attend a magical school.
Plot summary
- The miserable orphan: Harry lives a bleak, ordinary life with his cruel relatives, the Dursleys, who force him to sleep in a cupboard under the stairs.
- A magical invitation: His life changes forever when mysterious letters, addressed to him, begin to arrive by owl post. On his eleventh birthday, a giant named Hagrid reveals that Harry is a wizard and his parents were killed by the dark wizard Voldemort, who also gave Harry his lightning-bolt-shaped scar.
- Hogwarts School: Harry leaves the non-magical world behind and enrolls at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. On the train, he befriends fellow first-year students Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
- Unraveling a mystery: At Hogwarts, Harry becomes a star Quidditch player and learns about his fame in the wizarding world. He and his new friends uncover a sinister plot involving a powerful object known as the Philosopher’s Stone, which is hidden within the school.
- Confronting evil: After overcoming magical obstacles, the trio discovers that the nervous Professor Quirrell is possessed by Lord Voldemort. Harry must then face the evil wizard, relying on his bravery and the love that saved him as a baby.
Key themes and tone
The book is a classic story of good versus evil that explores themes of friendship, courage, and finding your true identity. It sets the stage for the epic conflict that unfolds throughout the rest of the series. The writing is imaginative and accessible, making it beloved by both children and adults.
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