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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone


Publishing Date:

1997 (UK)
1998 (US)


Book summary:

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy — until he is rescued by a beetle eyed giant of a man, enrols at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. All because Harry Potter is a wizard! Follow the adventures of Harry Potter as he discovers the magical, the dangerous, the unpredictable world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.


Story timeline:

1981, 1991-1992


Number of pages:

224


Number of chapters:

17 Chapters


Dedication:

Jessica, who loves stories,

Anne, who loved them too,

and Di, who heard this one first.


Awards:

Scottish Arts Council Book Award 2001
Children's Book Award 2001
Winner of the Hugo Award 2001
Whitaker's Platinum Book Award 2001


Reading level:

Older Readers (9-12 years)





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