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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, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. 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.

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. 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. 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 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. (Ages 8 to 13) --Karin Snelson

Amazon.com Audiobook Review
The amazing popularity of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone means that now even Muggles know about the Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Whether or not you've read about Harry, this unabridged audiobook brings his world to life. Reader Jim Dale brings an excellent range of voices to the characters, from well-meaning Hermione's soft, earnest voice to Malfoy's nasal droning; from Professor McGonagall's crisp brogue to Hagrid's broad Somerset accent; and from snarling Mr. Filch to p-p-poor, st-tuttering P-Professor Quirrel. Some of the characterizations are peculiar--why do the centaurs have Welsh accents?--but that's a small price to pay to hear one of the myriad ways to sing the Hogwarts School song. Harry Potter fans of all ages--Muggle or not--will enjoy curling up with a few chocolate frogs, a box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans ("Alas! Ear wax!"), and this marvelous, magical audiobook. (Running time: 8 hours, 6 cassettes) --Sunny Delaney

Book Description
Read by Jim Dale
8 hours 17 minutes, 7 CDs

Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable muggle aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's a wizard, just as his parents were.

But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright.

From the surprising way he is greeted by a lovable giant, to the unique curriculum and colorful faculty at his unusual school, Harry finds himself drawn deep inside a mystical world he never knew existed and closer to his own noble destiny.

• Audio CD: pages
• Publisher: Listening Library; edition (Dec 1, 2022)
• ISBN: 0807281956
• Average Customer Review: Based on 5115 reviews.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: 772

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Ms. Rowling is a genius!, Sep 30, 2023
I decided to start reading 'Harry Potter's' books because all my friends were reccomending them to me.
But I must say it was a wonderful surprise! It has been years since I have read a book that was so...so... captivating. I simply did not want to stop reading it.
Now I am on my second 'Harry POtter' (and the Chamber of the Secrets) and I am sure I will buy and read them all.
Ms. Rowling is a genius!
Silvia Bilacchi

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Cute (but dangerous), Sep 29, 2023
H. Potter is teaching kids moral lessons from a anglo-protestant perspective, while neatly avoiding the real problems in this world caused by protestants. H. Potter is translanted into well neigh 50 languages and in all locales parents can by the english edition to accompany the native translation. Is this another insidious step down the path of English gloabl domination? Kids need to develope reading/litterary skills in their native tongues; not that of the Lord of Canturburry!!! (unless of course the global english brigade [led by the good old US of A] envisions said language being replaced with that of Angleterre). buy your kid a good book in the language of your ancestors (if at all possible), or ANYTHING BUT ENGLISH ! Harry Potter is the devil !!!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Cute (but dangerous), Sep 29, 2023
H. Potter is teaching kids moral lessons from a anglo-protestant perspective, while neatly avoiding the real problems in this world caused by protestants. H. Potter is translanted into well neigh 50 languages and in all locales parents can by the english edition to accompany the native translation. Is this another insidious step down the path of English gloabl domination? Kids need to develope reading/litterary skills in their native tongues; not that of the Lord of Canturburry!!! (unless of course the global english brigade [led by the good old US of A] envisions said language being replaced with that of Angleterre). buy your kid a good book in the language of your ancestors (if at all possible), or ANYTHING BUT ENGLISH ! Harry Potter is the devil !!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

A world of wonderment, Sep 28, 2023
My daughter, a teacher and mother of my first grandchild, encouraged me to read the Harry Potter series so when the youngster is of the reading-to age, I would be prepared. To that end, she gave me the entire set. Beginning at the beginning, I opened the Sorcerer's Stone and became hooked. This is great stuff, and as a senior citizen, I highly recommend it for the ubiquitous children "of all ages." I can see why it takes Ms. Rowling so long to write one of these adventures: It must take months to come up with all the delightful names of people and objects and to create the wizardry world of Hogwarts (see what I mean about names!), plus the traditions and games and history of this other world. And yes, even though it is fantasy, I predict you will be caught up in the spells she weaves. This is a book of mini-adventures, which - except for the principal mystery - conclude within a few fast-moving pages. I believe this is an important factor to keep children interested. There is suspense and some scary stuff, but most of it is over in a paragraph or two. And there's humor that kids will laugh out loud at. This is a book that is populated with great characters that children can identify with. They range from Harry, the put-upon orphan who becomes a hero, to Hermione the bookish girl who earns her place among the boys, to Neville the diminutive lad who just naturally lags behind as he is constantly looking for his lost toad. There's even Hagrid, a gentle, and not too smart, giant. If you've got a child about nine who won't be motivated to read, I suggest you just leave a couple of these Potter books lying around without comment. Chances are good that the child might just pick one up, after all Harry is totally awesome among the young set. Once reaching the second page, the child will forget about the fact he/she "hates to read."

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Completed My Set, Sep 26, 2023
I ordered this book to complete my set of Harry Potter books. I have enjoyed all of them immensely -- even though I am 60 years old. I wanted to own the set so that my grandchildren could also read them and have as much fun as I did. They really are great stories that are hard to put down.

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