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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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Gary Smith

I really enjoyed this book. It takes you away for a while. You root for Harry from the beginning and you are pleasantly surprized at how Harry handles each situation that he encounters. I commend J. K. Rowling for creating Harry Potter. I have read all 4 books and really enjoyed the adventure it takes you on.
Justin Roberts

My name is Justin Roberts from Canada, and I'm 17 years old. The harry Potter series is by far the greatest book series I have ever read. Rowling's extensive use of writing devices, her writing style, and her extreme attention to detail has kept me coming back for more. So far I've read all four boks, and am greatly anticipating the release of the fifth, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Emily

My school makes fun of me because I LOVE Harry Potter books. They call him Harry the Pot Head. I can't stand it any longer. I feel like I want to hit someone. There are only 2 people who understand me in my school. They are Courtney and Krista. We're best friends. We don't really talk to anybody else. They make fun of us and think we're really wierd. We make up these codes. We took the people in our school and gave them Harry Potter character names. I'm Ginny. Courtney is Cho Chang and Krista is Hermione.
Ginny

I don't see why anyone woud put less than 5.
Emily

I can't believe you Bryan. Harry isn't a girl and he doesn't write books. J.K Rowling writes the books and thats not all she does.
heather

it was a great book to read and it interested me because i had to do this book for a report in HS it was a great book
mary gay

Because of this book ive been interested in reading books......
Kimberly Chavana

This is SUCH A COOL BOOK!!!!! I read all four of them in 5 days!
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