Harry potter and the philosophers stone is an enthralling start to harry s journey toward coming to terms with his past and facing his future. The book was first published on 26 june, 1997 by bloomsbury in london, and was later made into a film of the same name. Harry potter and the philosophers stone harry potter wiki. Its title is harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter and the philosophers stone 6 as he pulled into the driveway of number four, the. Harry potter has been at the heart of waterstones since the first copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone came into our hands. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fairy tale. Harry potter is an 11 year old boy who has lived with the dursley family ever since his parents died in. Harry potter and the philosophers stone film wikipedia. Jul 17, 2016 as many know, the uk version of rowlings first harry potter book is called harry potter and the philosophers stone, while in the us, scholastic books changed the name to harry potter and the sorcerers stone.
This award follows the news that harry potter and the sorcerers stone recently made new york public librarys top ten most borrowed books ever. Marie put the book back on the shelf and sat next to her sister on the couch. Harry potter is an orphan boy who has lived with his aunt, uncle and cousin, the dursleys, since he was a baby. The book is a present for my child that loves harry potter and has seen all the films, but now when she is older 10 years old she wants to read all the books too. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone book depository. Never told him what was in the letter dumbledore left for.
So far it has won the national book award, the smarties prize, the children s book award, and is shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the u. As many know, the uk version of rowlings first harry potter book is called harry potter and the philosophers stone, while in the us, scholastic books changed the name to harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Harry and ron, who initially disliked hermione, end up re. An iconic moment, harry potter and the philosophers stone boasted the very first utterance of a gryffindor password. Apr 30, 2020 harry potter and the philosopher s stone by j. It was published in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerer s stone by scholastic corporation in 1998. I have always loved the books and i thought i would write a fanfiction about him becoming a. K rowling called harry potter and the philosophers stone. Maybe you just have even as a grownup its never too late.
Say youve spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone harry s first time in gringotts hd duration. Cast your mind back and see how well you remember the first book in the harry potter series. This magical, gripping, brilliant booka future classic to be surewill leave children clamouring for a sequel. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowling s debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Aug 31, 2016 this book is called harry potter and the philosophers stone. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowling s debut novel, it follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. I have always loved the books and i thought i would write a fanfiction about him becoming a slytherin and possibly even more.
This was my second read of harry potter and the sorcerers stone, and i have to say that even after having read it before and seeing the movie four times, it is still just as good as it was the first time i read it. Maybe your childs just discovered harry potter and the philosopher s stone. It was the first book written by rowling, and she was praised for creating wellrounded characters and a fully realized wizard universe that coexisted with the present world. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, it follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. It was caput draconis which is latin for dragons head and that definitely fits as a straightforward password for the common room. Im simply a little more familiar with the story now. K rowling called harry potter and the philosopher s stone. This is the ninth post out of 52 in total eventually that is a part of my 2015 book reading. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of harry potter and the sorcerers. He was left on their doorstep after the death of his parents, and the. Harry potter and the sorcerer s stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosopher s stone, continues to win major awards in england. Harry potter and the philosophers stone wins winner of. That night, albus dumbledore, the head of a wizardry academy called hogwarts, meets professor mcgonagall, who also teaches at hogwarts, and a giant named hagrid outside the dursley home.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone, the first novel in the immensely popular harry potter series by british writer j. Dursley, a welloff englishman, notices strange happenings on his way to work one day. Lee looked over at her and spoke in a quiet and comforting tone, hey, you dont have to be so nervous, it s just mom after all, you know she wouldnt stay late on a day like this unless there was something really important going on. This book is called harry potter and the philosophers stone. The first book is harry potter and the philosophers stone. Ghosts, monsters, vampires, witches, challenges and. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. Harry potter is an 11 year old boy who has lived with the dursley family ever since his parents died in a car crash.
Im writing my first fanfiction ever and the first chapter is up. Now young harry is actually a wizard himself, but doesnt know it. If you havent read any of the harry potter books you are missing out on the best series ever. Harry potter and the philosophers stone book report. Lee looked over at her and spoke in a quiet and comforting tone, hey, you dont have to be so nervous, its just mom after all, you know she wouldnt stay late on a day like this unless there was something really important going on. I love this book so much because when you are reading it, you feel like you are inside the book. Born to a wellrespected and muchloved witch and wizard, harry potter was orphaned as a baby and left to be taken care of by his aunt petunia and. Harry potter is my all time favourite book series and im so excited.
When this book was published children were queuing in front of bookstores to buy it. Jun 26, 1997 harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is the first novel in the harry potter series. Harry potter and the philosophers stone paperback 26 jun 1997. The first book is harry potter and the philosopher s stone. Harry, ron, and hermione deduce that the treasure under the trapdoor is the philosophers stone, which can transform metal into gold and can also confer. But the real reason that harry potter and the philosophers stone, published 20 years ago monday, took on more of a mickey mouse vibe across the pond had everything to do with marketing. Rowling presentation by elena graven the setting the suspenseful passage in this book is when hagrid is talking to harry and the dursel s and said you never told him. Pdf harry potter and the philosophers stone full ebook.
People pushed their way towards the door and out on to a tiny, dark platform. The sorcerers stone is the creation of alchemist nicolas flamel and using it can grant a person immortality. The book was released in the united states under the name harry potter and the sorcerer s stone because the publishers were concerned that most american readers would not be familiar. It is a fairy tale, written with the whimsical quality needed to capture an eleven year old reader. Then a lamp came bobbing over the heads of the students and harry heard a familiar voice. The first of the harry potter books, harry potter and the sorcerers stone introduces readers to harry potter on the cusp of his eleventh birthday. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Weasley, time froze, and margo potter and company are sent to the room of requirement, with seven books, all about margo s life, along with a note from their future selves that tells them to read all the books, and only after they finish the last book will time st.
Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is jk rowling s enchanting debut novel. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fairy tale. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosophers stone, continues to win major awards in england. Its about a boy named harry potter who has to live with his horrible relatives because his parents were killed by a wizard. Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, dursley s house privet drive no. Harry potter, ron weasley, hermione granger, albus dumbledore, voldemort, professor quirrell summary. Jul 29, 2015 harry potter and the philosophers stone by j. The best thing about rowling s writing is that she does not underestimate the children who would read her book, and has therefore, imparted a certain strong writing quality to the book. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is an enthralling start to harrys journey toward coming to terms with his past and facing his future. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone harry potter series. A tall, blackhaired witch in emeraldgreen robes stood there. Harry spends most of the book obsessed with his nimbus 2000 broomstick, but of course the entire book hinges on the safety of the titular sorcerers stone known in the uk as the philosophers stone.
A specially designed kindle in motion edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone as illustrated by jim kay. Essentially it is harry potter and the philosophers stone except harry grows up in ireland until hes 8. The best thing about rowlings writing is that she does not underestimate the children who would read her book, and has therefore, imparted a certain strong writing quality to the book. Nearly ten years had passed since the dursleys had woken up to find their nephew on the front. Harry potter and the philosophers stone a book of firsts. Harry potter and the philosophers stone released in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerers stone is a 2001 fantasy film directed by chris columbus and distributed by warner bros. Prepare to be spellbound by this dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and its muchloved characters in this exclusive kindle in motion edition of one of the worlds favourite books harry potter and the philosophers stone. The books imaginative story line about a boy wizard made it an immediate and lasting hit with both children and adults. Emotionally, i was on the verge of depression until i stumbled on the harry potter series and it changed my life for good. What is your favorite scene from the book harry potter and. This magical, gripping, brilliant book a future classic to be surewill leave children clamouring for a sequel.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone is jk rowlings enchanting debut novel. Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, dursleys house privet drive no. Harry potter and the philosophers stone kindle edition. Harry potter and the philosophers stone open library.
Were delighted to share these new editions of the series, now entirely reimagined by one of our favourite writers and illustrators, jonny duddle. Rowling presentation by elena graven the setting the suspenseful passage in this book is when hagrid is talking to harry and the dursels and said you never told him. The story starts with number 4 privet drive about a boy called harry potter who lives in the cupboard under the stairs of a house owned. You can read a few more fun facts about the worldwide love of potter here over 20 years later, it looks like harry potter s first trip to hogwarts is now inspiring a whole new generation. So far it has won the national book award, the smarties prize, the childrens book award, and is shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the u.
Nearly ten years had passed since the dursleys had woken up. As many of you will no doubt be aware, monday was the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the first book in the harry potter series. Why philosopher became sorcerer in the american harry. Weasley, time froze, and margo potter and company are sent to the room of requirement, with seven books, all about margos life, along with a note from their future selves that tells them to read all the books, and only after they finish the. Mar 01, 2015 the first book is harry potter and the philosopher s stone.
It removed the hole in my life of having no new friends in the new school. It was published in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerers stone by scholastic corporation in 1998. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone paperback by j. Rowling, 9781408845646, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Christmas preparations at hogwarts harry potter and the. I was between buying a full set with the box that is more expensive or buying separate books from this company cheaper option especially that this book came in an offer. Kay s illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read telegraph seeing jim kay s illustrations moved me profoundly. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone book report prezi. Harry potter and the philosophers stone harrys first time in gringotts hd duration. When i first began reading the philosophers stone i was immediately struck by how good and laughoutloud. After being raised in the miserably unfair home of his uncle vernon dursley, harry practically begins life anew when he discovers that he is a.
1192 570 522 1079 748 1560 1291 48 678 630 733 795 1517 193 99 523 1304 1241 351 1544 200 1 1163 1025 40 847 798 1375 293 474 1116 1070 521 420 1113 978 1220 859 174 1436