Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Paperback – 3 September 2014

Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. The magic starts here.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. 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. The magic starts here!These editions of the classic and internationally bestselling Harry Potter series feature thrilling jacket artwork by award-winning illustrator Jonny Duddle. They are the perfect starting point for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the greatest children's story of all time.

Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Author: J.K. Rowling

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Age Range: 8+ (but loved by readers of all ages)

Themes: Friendship, Courage, Identity, Magic, Good vs. Evil

Description:

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first book in the world-famous Harry Potter series. It introduces readers to Harry Potter, an ordinary 11-year-old boy who lives with his unkind relatives, the Dursleys. On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers he's not just a regular boy — he’s a wizard, and has been accepted to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

At Hogwarts, Harry makes lifelong friends like Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, learns magic, and uncovers secrets about his past — including the truth about his parents' mysterious death. He also discovers that he is famous in the wizarding world for surviving an attack by the dark wizard Lord Voldemort as a baby.

As Harry explores the magical world, he uncovers the mystery of the Philosopher’s Stone, a legendary object that grants immortality. Alongside his friends, he must protect the Stone from falling into the wrong hands.

This book is the beginning of an epic journey filled with magic, friendship, and the battle between good and evil — and it sets the stage for the entire Harry Potter saga.