Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Amazing

sticky21

Molly Weasley was my favourite character - strong female, love for her family and fierce protection for truth and honesty. Definitely recommend for all to read :)

sheldons

Bringing my childhood back to life. Was a smooth read.

misshanif

Great introduction to the Harry Potter series. I am sure that at the time of writing this book, the author did not know just how popular the series would become. I do still remember reading it for the first time, becoming engrossed in the world of Hogwarts. That fascination has never left me! I read the books again and again.

rgoodall

First time reading the series and have really enjoyed the first book. My favourite character is Professor Snape

Chloe Willett

Really enjoyed the book, first time reading the series and can’t wait for the next one. Fast paced adventure. Favourite character: Professor Snape.

Chloe Willett

There so nothing better than entering a new world full of magic and adventure and J K Rowling does it best.

Davecrew

Being in schools, it doesn't surprise me at all that so many KS1 and KS2 children are excited to be reading the Harry Potter series, even over 25 years after it was originally published! I can remember being compared to Hermione when I was in school, and feeling proud to be likened to such a strong character. I love these books, I love coming back to read them over and over, and love sharing them with the children I interact with.

alextagg

Captured my imagination entirely. Couldn't put it down. Have read this book lots and lots of times!

Schapman87

Love this book - always more to notice on another read. Great as a year 6 transition book too.

Missyb87

I loved re reading this classic from my childhood. It was a really light read and great to see how alike the book is to the well loved films. I especially enjoy how JK Rowling introduces the key aspects of the main characters such as the descriptions of Hagrid and Dumbledore. I am looking forward to seeing if I can get the students reading the series.

Ahale

I loved this read. Every page grabbed my attention, I could imagine exactly what was happening throughout the story and I felt like I knew each of the characters.

Sherps

This is the first introduction to the world of Harry Potter, and it is difficult to imagine a world without him. The fantasy genre had previously been dominated by Lord Of The Rings, which had set the ground work for what a fantasy world should be, with the languages, power structures, and characteristics of goblins, orcs, trolls, dragons and hobbits, and whilst the use of magic is minimal, it influenced the world for decades. Dungeons and dragons built on the genre, and most works have been derivative of LOTR to some extent. School based wizards and witches were usually comical in nature (the worst witch series), based more around the school system than the magical world, even though the 'Wizard of Earthsea' series did add a darker tone to the misuse of magic. However, the unique touches that Rowling brings to the story are the fact that it is based in this world (not a parallel dimension of it), and the structures about the world of politics, education, and sports are clearly detailed, and provide background gravitas to the schoolboy whimsy. A memorable dark start then follows, with the reader discovering the wizarding world through Harry's eyes, an he encounters speciesism, class wars, petty jealousy, revenge and triumph over adversity along the way. Of particular note are the easter eggs in this story that will only be fully realised in later books. A new retelling of the fantasy world, and the book that spawned not just a series, but an entire franchise.

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I enjoyed reading it. I have to admit that I preferred the book to the film.

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This is a gripping read about a young boy who doesn't know he is a wizard. His parents have died and he lives with his Aunt and Uncle. Hagrid comes along and he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He discovers lots about his parents and himself and has to protect the school from Voldemort.

MrsColquhoun21.

Magical book even better than the movie really entranced in the book

Misschsrry

Fab characters, great plot. Would recommend and read aloud to class.

Rebecca-Smithson

Brilliant fantasy book. Read this to my daughter who loved it! The characters are well thought out and described well. Hermione is our best character because we also love reading books and the knowledge she possesses is amazing! Can't wait to read chamber of secrets!

MizzyFry

Very fun to read, really draws you in to the fantasy world Rowling created. Very re-readable!

Isabelle.Jones