Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

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J. K. Rowling

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Summary

The first of the "Harry Potter" books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone introduces readers to Harry Potter on the cusp of his eleventh birthday. Born to a well-respected and much-loved witch and wizard, Harry Potter was orphaned as a baby and left to be taken care of by his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley, along with their son Dudley.

Harry bears the scars of his parents' fate and his orphaned status...

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J . K. Rowling

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J. K. Rowling is a British author of novels for young people who caused an overnight sensation with her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which sold out of its first edition quickl... Read more

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Harry Potter

1,534 words, approx. 6 pages

In 1997, J.K. Rowling, a graduate of Exeter University, became an over-night sensation when she introduced the world to a boy named Harry Potter. The rags-to-riches life of Harry is a parallel of R... Read more

Harry Potter: An Ancient or Modern Hero?

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What would you do if you awoke one morning to find that you were a living legend. That for the past twenty years your family has been known to all, as one of the most prominent wizarding families in ... Read more

Harry Potter

778 words, approx. 3 pages

This quote is from the part of the book where Harry is returned to the wizard world from his parent's house, and no one will tell him anything about what is going on, so he is blaming it on his frien... Read more

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

700 words, approx. 3 pages

I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. It contains three hundred and nine pages. The setting of the story takes place in the Dursleys' house on Privet Drive and in Hogwarts, th... Read more

Critical Analysis of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

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Title: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone Author: J.K. Rowling Publication Date:1997 Time Setting: This time and it took up one year Place Setting: Privet Drive and Hogwarts Theme: the theme i... Read more

Why "Harry Potter" Books are Popular

452 words, approx. 2 pages

270 million of Harry Potter books have been printed worldwide, and all of these books would go around the equator 1.4 times if placed end to end. It seems like magic, but it's absolutely true. It is s... Read more

The Banning and Censorship of Harry Potter

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The Harry Potter series, written by J. K. Rowling, is about a young boy who finds out he is a wizard and uses his magic powers to vanquish evil. The series is currently the target of many protestors, ... Read more

Character Growth in the "Harry Potter" Series

1,270 words, approx. 5 pages

In almost every book the main characters, especially the protagonist, face obstacles and issues throughout the story. These problems can be physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational. As these ... Read more

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

22,516 words, approx. 76 pages

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book Notes is a free study guide on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling. Browse the summary below:   Author Biography / Context of the W... Read more

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