Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

By (author) J. K. Rowling; By (author) Rowling, J. K.
Description
The first adventure in the spellbinding Harry Potter saga – the series that changed the world of books forever 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. An incredible adventure is about to begin! These classic editions of J.K. Rowling’s internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature thrilling jackets by Jonny Duddle, bringing Harry Potter to the next generation of young readers. It''s time to PASS THE MAGIC ON …
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I’ve yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn’t been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Harry
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Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff
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Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes
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One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times
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The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood
Biographical note
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was J.K. Rowling’s first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 78 languages.
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A stunning hardback edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone, the magical must-read children’s classic
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The classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series rebranded with instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle for huge child appeal
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Foiled titles, with numbered spines to guide children through Harry Potter’s story with ease, and all seven books completely redesigned for a child-friendly reading experience
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An appealing and aspirational package reflecting the results of major market research
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Supported by a spellbinding marketing and publicity campaign
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New photograph and biography to introduce children to this iconic author
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Voted the nation’s favourite book in Booktrust’s 2013 poll
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Sales of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels total over 450 million copies worldwide, and they have been translated into 77 languages