Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

The boy who lived

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J. K. Rowling, J K Rowling: Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone (Hardcover, 2022, J.K. Rowling)

Hardcover, 309 pages

English language

Published May 29, 2022 by J.K. Rowling.

ISBN:
978-3-16-148410-0
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4 stars (9 reviews)

Science fiction or fantasy

206 editions

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5 stars

Harry Potter has lived with is uncle, aunt and horrible cousin since he was a baby. His parents died shortly after he was born and he has no recollection of them, although he loves his parents unconditionally - probably because he is clearly not wanted by his remaining relatives. One day Harry discovers he is a wizard and that there is a whole new world waiting for him. He can leave his miserable life and embrace the magic that lives in him.

When I read this book for the first time, which was almost 20 years ago, I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. Maybe because I read it in Portuguese. But now reading the original words and seeing those beautiful illustrations, it took my breath away. What a great book to read over and over again! I loved how Harry forged his friendships, how children are so sure of …