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Fantasy· United Kingdom

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by J.K. Rowling
Aggregate Editorial Score46/100
BBC Big Read
Published 1997302 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone established J.K. Rowling as one of the defining voices in fantasy. Harry Potter discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he will find friendship, adventure, and the first clues about the dark wizard who killed his parents. Rowling's beloved debut launched one of the greatest publishing phenomena of all time. Themes of magic, friendship, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from BBC Big Read 1997.

Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
list · national
199720
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About the Author
J.K. Rowling
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone about?

Harry Potter discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he will find friendship, adventure, and the first clues about the dark wizard who killed his parents. Rowling's beloved debut launched one of the greatest publishing phenomena of all time.

Who wrote Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was written by J.K. Rowling, from United Kingdom. First published in 1997.

What awards has Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone won?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has received the following awards and honours: BBC Big Read 1997.

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone worth reading?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 20/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in magic, friendship, identity.