An orphaned boy discovers on his eleventh birthday that he's a wizard -- and the world of magic has been waiting for him.
About This Book
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 grisly aunt and uncle.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want momentum: big setpieces, high stakes, and a story that never stops moving. The prose is accessible: you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. It moves quickly: once you're in, it's hard to stop. If you prefer quiet, character-driven fiction, the relentless pace may tire.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something action-packed and adventurous, and a read that's fast and propulsive.
What It Explores
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone explores identity and the gap between who we are and who we pretend to be, friendship and what it genuinely asks of us, and growing up and what gets lost in the process.
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