Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Paperback - 2000
by J. K. Rowling
About this book
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been translated into over seventy languages, including Latin and Greek. It, along with the other six books in the series, has been cinematically adapted as well.
British Fantasy Award (1999), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature (2008), British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998), Smarties Prize (1997), Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002) ...more Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002), Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (2001), South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2001), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2000), Charlotte Award (2000), Nene Award (2000), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2000), Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2001), Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2001), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Young Reader Category (2000), Sasquatch Reading Award (2000), Golden Archer Award for Middle/Junior High (2000), Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000), Carnegie Medal Nominee (1997), ALA's Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults (1999)
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Readers broadly regard Philosopher’s Stone as a brisk, welcoming series opener defined by vivid world-building, light wit, and the chemistry of its central trio. Many praised its reread value—often tied to nostalgia—and highlighted the Jim Dale and Stephen Fry audiobooks. The simplicity that suits younger readers split opinion: some found it clear and engaging, others called it predictable, archetypal, or less compelling than later installments. Common critiques targeted Quidditch’s design, the Gryffindor House Cup finale, and a one-note Voldemort, alongside concerns about fat-shaming and blood-purity themes that some parents addressed with kids. Several noted the film’s close fidelity while appreciating the book’s extra details, and a number voiced discomfort with Rowling’s public views while still acknowledging the story’s impact.
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nostalgicimaginative world-buildingcharmingfast-pacedhumorousaccessiblepredictablejuvenilere-readableaudiobook-friendlygood story hooked me in and wasn't 100000 pounds. loved it would read again.
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First edition identification
There are several points for true first editions. First, the word Bloomsbury is included in the title page. Second, the copyright date is 1997. Third, the copyright page will include the full number line. And finally, there is a misprint on page 53, which lists "1 wand" twice in the school supplies list.
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- Title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Author J. K. Rowling
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 223
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
- Publication date February 2000
- ISBN 9780747532743 / 0747532745
- Reading level 880
- Dewey Decimal Code 823.914
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