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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

1st Published in UK as Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. (Joanne) Rowling
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  • First Published:
  • Sep 1, 1998, 309 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 1999, 312 pages
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melissa

i love this book so much that i am now a Harry Potter fan!!
Kathleen

its the best book i ever read,and i read lots
siana craig

i think the books best part was when they played wisard chess and ron got nocked out
Leia

It's the best book that was ever written!
John Lyons

I am a huge fan of all the harry potter books and i cant wait till another one comes out
Yukino Koh

The story was very good until I can't wait to see it again,but my family is waiting for DVD to come out.
Dana

It's fantabulous!! I've just finished reading the first one for the SECOND TIME!! I'm a big fan of the series of "Goosebumps" by R.L Stone...but Harry Potter's series truly rock!! Don't you all wish you're in Hogwarts??!
stephen baker

I think the book was good.
I think you should write new books because it was so good.

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