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Summary: From a 6-year-old reader who likes this book a lot
Review: I am going to type the words of my daughter, who is 6 and just read this book: The best thing about this book is that it was a great book. The people who have not read this book will like it because Harry Potter is kind and nice. He helps the sorcerer's stone because he thinks someone is going to steal it. It is guarded by a three-headed dog too. I think people who like magic will love this book.
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Summary: This is a wonderful series, very imaginative.
Review: I am going to use this one review for all four books. These books are so much fun, they're like watching the movie "A Christmas Story" every year. Read them once and they will quickly become staples of yearly reading. If possible, procure an audio copy. The guy who does all the voices is absolutely amazing. Watch for this to quickly become the star wars of the present generation. Myths are alive and well if you know where to look. These books are all must reads.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Review: I am in my early 30's and have to first say that this was an usual read for me. I purchased the book after the movie came out (still have not seen it) - because of all the hype that was centered around the series. I have to say once I started reading I was hooked. JK Rowling has captured the imagination in a way that I haven't seen since I was a child. From chapter to chapter she leaves you wanting more. I can't wait to get started on the next book, and I strongly recommend this book for any age!
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Summary: Great Book For A Fifth Grader!
Review: I am in the fifth grade & of all the books I have ever read this is my favorite! I have read more than 100 books! If you like book series or you want to read a long book, this it! I was so much into it I finished it in three days, and I am only 10 years old! This is a fantastic book! SUGGESTION: IF YOU EVER SEE THIS AT A BOOKSTORE BUY IT, IF YOU EVER SEE IT AT A LIBRARY CHECK IT OUT BECAUSE THIS IS A BESTSELLER!
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Summary: THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC!!!!
Review: I am nine years old and I am a Harry Potter fanatic! Giants, wizard sports, magic wands, evil wizards, weird candy and relatives that make you sleep in a closet....how much stranger can it get??? VERY! In the Harry Potter books it gets much stranger than that. When the Dursleys, Harry's mean relatives, find him on their doorstep at age one, they take him in but do their best to keep him a muggle (a non-magic person), but it doesn't work. One day a giant named Hagrid comes to tell him he is a wizard and takes him off to Hogwarts, the school for witches and wizards. There he makes new friends and even defeats Lord Voldemort (a.k.a., "you know who") for the second time. I won't tell you any more because I don't want to spoil the story for you. I know you'll like it.
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Summary: H. Potter & the Philosophers Stone is the best book ever!!
Review: I am nine years old from Ireland and Harry Potter's first book was the best book I have ever read. It was the first book I read by JK Rowling and I think that she must have a very good imagination. I loved all the magic and it was a bit funny as well. Its a book for all ages. Even my mum enjoyed it. We can't wait to read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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Summary: Excellence
Review: I am no longer a kid. Except that is when I am engaged in this book. I listened to the audio book version on long business trips and loved each moment of the tale. So much so that I got the second book on audio and am in the midst of it now. I would recommend this book to children of all ages from 8 to 80.
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Summary: it's ok........
Review: I am not a big fan. As you see, I bought the book a week ago b/c and only b/c it's on sale and I would like to get sth to read. The story is a little bit disapointed. Why there are always evil aunt and uncle??? Why the little victim is always the "super special boy"? It's a okay book for little kids to have fantasy about magic, spells, etc. But the depth ideas are not as heathly as the surface - a little special boy learnt magic. When you read the book to your kids, please pay attention to the negative ideas regarding the aunt and uncle issue.
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Summary: Outstanding Fun
Review: I am not a frequent reader of fantasy, and I am not a child (well maybe at heart I'm still a kid),but this "children's fantasy" book had me enthralled from the first page. The characters are rich and dare I say Dickensian. I can't wait to catch up with Harry and all his lovable friends. Three cheers for Quidditch, for Harry and for J.K. Rowling.
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Summary: a book for all ages
Review: I am not a general reader of scifi or fantasy, but because of the hubbub concerning book four being released to the unsuspecting public recently, I decided to give book 1 a try.I loved it! JK Rowling writes for everyone. This isn't just a teen book or a kids book, or even really a fantasy book. What it is, is a well written marvelously told tale of Harry and his adventures. the plots are written nice and clean, the story wraps up properly, and the characters are brought to life and seemed REAL. i was so entranced with this book, i was furious when my fiance told me to put the lights out when I was halfway through the last chapter. Needless to say, i finished the book first thing this morning and gave it to his 14 yo brother (who isn't a reader) to read. He's so engrossed into it, i've ordered books two and three so that we can get through them just as quickly. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who isn't into fantasy or scifi and judging by my fiance's brother reaction, to anyone who isn't a reader. This defiently brings out the magic in us all.
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