Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

"HARRY POTTER RULES!!!!!!!" according to Maria Behar. I resisted reading this book for a long time, thinking that it would be 'too childish' to hold my interest. Then, one night back in 2007, I happened to be at my local Barnes & Noble during the midnight release party for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, the last book in the series. Seeing the enthusiasm of all the fans gathered there (some of whom were in full costume) made me curious, so I wended my way through the crowd (in the process wondering what "The Sorting Hat" was all about) and approached the first free cashier I could find, the first book in my hands. I was sudden. Great Book for the Young and Old Reader This book definitely lives up to all the movie and media hype. J.K. Rowling is brilliant and Stephen Fry is thrilling. We decided to listen to these on audio-book while driving, cleaning and working, watching the first movie afterwards. The storyline is engaging and enthralling from the beginning. Magic begins almost immediately, quickly pulling the audience into the mysterious life of Harry Potter. Stephen Fry is capable of a wide range of voices; just when you think he can't possibly read as another new character, he excitingly does it. We worried we might be too old to enjoy t. The Same Magic as the English Edition PikaFan Before I start, I want to note that this review is for the Japanese edition of the Philosopher's stone.The story is as amazing as the English edition, and the translation is very faithful to the original (without reading awkwardly in Japanese) which is very nice. Overall, the translation is great and leaves nothing out from the English edition.The binding is great as well, paper is of very good quality (slightly transparent, which was expected; paper is very sturdy).Chapter illustrations may seem simplistic at first glance, but I found them to be charming.Furigana is included wit

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. version of the Newbery Medal. Not only that, but you discover that you are a wizard yourself! This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J.K. But in the world of wizards, small, skinny Harry is famous as a survivor of the wizard who tried to kill him. In the nonmagic human world--the world of "Muggles"--Harry is a nobody, treated like dirt by the aunt and uncle who begrudgingly i

Who is Harry Potter? Harry Potter is an old-fashioned hero. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has reached a level of best-sellerdom never before achieved by a children's novel in the United States--The New York Times, April 1, 1999. If you're looking for magic and adventure, read this book. Written for 8 to 12-year olds, "Harry Potter" appeals equally to adults. He learns that choices show more of who one is than abilities. This is the braille version of the international bestseller. If you haven't heard about this book, you've been asleep. Four volumes in braillle.