Rowling, J. K. 1997. HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE. New York: Scholastic. ISBN# 059035342X
Young Harry Potter is orphaned at the age of one and forced to live a Cinderella like existence with his human (Muggle) Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin. He is given a cupboard under the stairs to sleep in while his cousin enjoys the luxury of two rooms. When Harry is about to turn ten he is deluged by strange letters inviting him to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here Harry learns about his true heritage. He enters the world of witches and wizards. After years of abuse he is finally encouraged and respected. He enjoys grand surroundings and treats such as chocolate frogs and Bertie Bots Every Flavor Beans which include all possible varieties, even an occasional vomit and ear wax. At the school he teams up with two other loners and they become fast friends who support each other in any circumstance. They learn of magic, spells, flying and transfiguration. Harry is even recruited to play the complicated and revered sport of quidditch, at which he excels. At the school the children, like many, are involved in mischievous behavior. These behaviors include sneaking around unauthorized areas of the campus with the help of an invisibility cloak. These frequent romps lead to information which facilitates the children in solving the mystery of the sorcerer’s stone and ultimately pit Harry against the murderer of his parents. This is a story of magic, friendship, and personal growth. It will entertain and exercise the imagination.
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