Rating: Summary: A Magic Book Indeed Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has proved me that the magical powers of its wizards are active outside the fictional realm as well as inside it.My older son Rodrigo, aged eleven, had always disappointed me due to his absolute disinterest for reading. I am a compulsive reader on anything concerning my preferred themes, that is, Science, History and Spirituality. Therefore, I have a large amount of books on those three subjects and I had always dreamed that one of my children would inherit my love for reading. One day, about five months ago, Rodrigo went back from school asking me to buy a book for him. The book was called "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" but his schoolmates just called it "The Harry Potter Book". I went to a bookstore to see what that book had of so special for my son having asked me to buy it for him. Well, that is the beginning of the story. Rodrigo has already read the three first books of the series and is only waiting for the fourth one to be translated to Portuguese so that he can read it as well. I was so astonished by what had happened that I decided to read the first book myself. So, quite reluctantly, I set aside the book I was reading ("A Brief History of Time", by Stephen Hawking, a superb book) and decided to just take a look at the book that had produced the miracle. I not only took a good look at it, but also have read it to the end. I have already read number two and three as well. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a lovely book. It has the perfect dose of fun, action and mystery so to keep, at the same time, the interest of children, teens and adults. The author succeeds in teaching very well balanced lessons on social behavior, virtue and on the meaning of goodness and wickedness. As someone who has been studying spiritual issues for a long time, as understood by plenty of different traditions, I can also assure that the author has a good idea of the subject. If one views the book as an allegory, some delicate spiritual issues are approached there with wisdom and competence. My most sincere respects and congratulations to J. K. Rowling.
Rating: Summary: A New Perspective on Witchcraft. Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a book that can appeal to people of all ages. With its simple language, it almost becomes an esacpe from reality. The book is about a boy who finds out he is a wizard and his adventure in his first year in magic school. The most interesting thing in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is that the book defies the stereotype of witchcraft. Instead of witchcraft being thought of as a curse, as thought in the stereotype, in this book, witchcraft is considered to be gift and if you have the gift you are lucky to possese such a gift. Therefore reading this book will not be a waste of time, but an enjoyable experience that will you keep you on the edge of the seat.
Rating: Summary: WOW! A Book To Remember! Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a book to remember. J.K. Rowling really shows Harry Potter's feelings with her own imagination. The book has lots of details in it. I reccomend this book not only to children, but to adults who have the desire to read and love fantasy,
Rating: Summary: This book is a fantastic fast-paced fantasy. Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a fantastic book.10 year old Harry Potter discoveres he's a wizard, makes cool new friends and defeats other evil wizards in this fast-paced fantasy. This is a book most imaginative kids should love.
Rating: Summary: It is the best story I have ever read! Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a very adventurous book and I recommend it to all your readers.
Rating: Summary: Excellent Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is an excellent and a fantastic read for young kids through grownups. The plot is so rick and full of excitement. Your kids will love it and read this book and the others contantly.
Rating: Summary: Harry Potter Dazzles!!!!!!! Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is one of the best, most interesting books I have ever read. J.K. Rowling's wonderful work of art rivals classics such as J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." I particularly enjoyed the different personalities of the teachers at Hogwarts. My favorite was Albus Dumbledore, the wise, kind headmaster. "Harry Potter" is a truly amazing book.
Rating: Summary: I am a 13-Year old from Massachusettes, USA Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" IS THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!! Me and everyone eles I know Love it. I esspecialy like the ending and the Quiditcth matches. Harry Potter is AWESOME!!! I think everyone should read it! Definatly 5-stars! and it's better than "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" even though that's awesome too. I can't wait till J.K.Rowlings' next book.
Rating: Summary: THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER!!! Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the best book I ever read. It starts with Harry discovering he's a wizard and that his parents were killed by an evil sorcerer named Voldemort. Then he finds himself in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy and all the adventures start. He gets to play Quidditch, learn the secret of the sorcerer's stone and even fight his worst enemie, Voldemort(well not only Voldemort). I think that this is a book that everyone should read(you'll be really surprised when you get to the ending). Believe me, you're gonna love it!!!
Rating: Summary: The best book I've ever read!!!!!!!!!! Review: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is the best book I've ever read! It is about an eleven-year-old boy named Harry Potter who is living a miserable life and then finds out that he is a wizard. At a first glance, this book may look childish, but is a great book for all ages. My teacher, who is also a fan of Harry Potter, is reading us "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" which is as good if not better than the first. I can't wait for the third book (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban) and the movie to come out!
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