Book Description:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel of the much appreciated Harry Potter series. An abridged version of the same novel, this book has been brought out by Bloomsbury Press for children aged between eight and twelve years.
The story unfolds with a letter arriving for Harry Potter, a simple boy, that brings with it a dark secret. The letter reveals to Harry Potter that both his parents were wizards and were killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when he was once just a baby.
Thereafter Potter’s journey to the Hogwarts, a school of wizards brimming with magic, mystery and enchantment, spins out into a fascinating tale. After his journey to Hogwarts, young Harry learns of a missing stone — a stone which will also be both terrifying and valuable at the same time, depending on who possesses it and how one uses it. Will Harry Potter and his friends have the ability to get hold of the stone is how the story unfolds from here on?
It is here Harry Potter’s long journey spread over 7 books in reality begins. In simple words and rich prose, this children’s edition rightly captures the essence of the Harry Potter’s first novel and promises to take the children on an enchanting ride to the magical world order.
About the writer:
J.K. Rowling: One of the vital celebrated authors of recent times, JK Rowling is the writer of the bestselling fantasy Harry Potter series, a collection of 7 books which were published between 1997 and 2007. These popular books by her have been translated into 79 languages, with the collective series having registered a combined sale of over 450 million copies world wide. Aside from the Harry Potter series, Rowling has also written three companion volumes for charity and crime novels as well.