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

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Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.

All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley — a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry lives in a cupboard under the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.

But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry — and anyone who reads about him — will find unforgettable.

For it's there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him... if Harry can survive the encounter.

I think this is my 7th time through this book. After over a year gap in Harry (for me) it was like sitting down with an old friend again. My goal is to have all 6 books finished about a week or so before the release of the final book in July. Even in my 7th time through, I can still pick up on little things I didn't remember.

This is where it all starts. You can tell it's more or less geared for kids but it's certainly written well enough that adults will find it entertaining as well.

If you haven't gotten into Harry Potter yet, I strongly urge you to do so!

Author: J.K. Rowling
Narrator: Jim Dale
Running Time: 8 hours 18 min.
Book Rating: *****
Production: *****
(out of 5 stars)

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