“Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter ‘H’.”
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his … confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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I love this Harry Potter world she created! There is only one good word for it: Magical!
It was amazing! I think every child should indulge in the magical world of Harry Potter!
It was an easy read; course I’d already seen the movie. The pages quickly slipped by.
The first epic novel in this fantasy series, it brings joy and heartbreak to those who read it. I am a Harry Potter fan nerd/geek, and just love this series!
One of the best books I have read!!!
Hated having to wait for the next book in the series. I usually re-read the previous books before reading the next one that came out.
I thought this book was absolutely fantastic. It’s, of course, the started of the series and it simply got me attached to Harry Potter. Now I can’t let go.
Well written. Children and adults will find enjoyable.
It’s Harry Potter, what’s not to love.
I thought it was worth reading a million more times.
The Harry Potter series are honestly my favorite books I’ve ever read, and I am a voracious reader! At first I hated to admit I was so in love with a series aimed toward younger people. When I mentioned it to a female executive at my company (EVP), she said “I have the next one on pre-order!” I loaned the first few to a cousin in her 60’s. She …
what a wonderful story
I am a potter fan and the first one is forever my favorite! I feel like I’m experiencing magic for the first time right along with Harry!
Must read
Loved it! It’s a fun read!
Fabulous hero’s journey with likable characters and a fun adventure.
I read the series then I went to tor.com and read it again with their re-read. I recommend the re-read before a second reading to get more of the referrences
when i read this book I literally read from 7:30 am to 10:43 and i didnt stop once to take a break
One of the best books ever published!