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Summary: A Great Book
Review: Out of all the great books I've read over the year, my favorite would have to be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, by J.K. Rowling. Its all about a miserable boy named Harry, who lives with his horrible aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, and there over-weight son, Dudley. The Dursleys, who are obsessed with being normal, are prepared to blame Harry for anything unusual that goes on in there house and make Harry sleep in the cupboard under the stairs. But all that changes when Harry receives a letter from a magical school inviting him to come and learn wizardry. Harry soon finds that he's famous and that every witch and wizard in the world knows his name! Harry, with the cleverness of Hermione Granger and the humorous Ron Weasley, finds that something secret, called the Sorcerer's Stone, which can turn any metal into pure gold, and holds the Elixir of Life which can make the drinker immortal,is hidden in the school, and some one is after it. The clever Hermione thinks it's Professor Snape, the cold hearted Potion's Master, who has it in for punishing student's he dislikes, exspecilly Harry. So Harry, Ron, and Hermione must find where it is hidden and then get past the many tasks guarding it. But the ending is much of a surprise. J.K Rowling plots and ending are clever and tricky, and once you've read it, you'll know why it's my favorite book.
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Summary: The book that started it all ...
Review: Over 5000 reviews on this site and an average rating of 5 stars. The only thing that kept me from giving this book 5 stars is that the ones after it are even better (at least numbers 2 through 4). I still meet people who think they are too mature, serious, old etc. to love these books--they are really missing out! This series is fantastic and this is the book that started it all. Anyone with a soul will enjoy this book.
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Summary: Wow
Review: Over my school career I have read LOTS of fantasy-type books. The Dark is Rising series, the Narnia Chronicles, the Pullman books, the Tales of Earthsea, all the Redwall books, and countless other individual books, and I must say that this book (and series) is one of my favorites.What makes the Potter books so enjoyable is their humor. Other reviewers who have commented that Harry "is not the caliber off" (insert book/author/series here) have been caught up in the difference in tone. Ms. Rowling didn't create Potter in a serious context, but in a humorous one. In some minds this degrades the product, but I find no reason why it can't but enhance the atmosphere of the book itself. This book is a prime example of good writing. The characters are developed through plot events, and the story moves quickly. The best teacher to young writers is reading, and mimickry of good style is important to form a unique writing voice. Rowling's writing is a good model for students young and old.
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Summary: One great book!!!
Review: Over the summer I didn't read until I got my hands on this book. I have read the first and second book, and unpatiently awaiting the third in this series. I reccomd this book and rest of this series for every family' s book collection.
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Summary: You won't want to put this book down!
Review: P. K. Rowling has given her readers a wonderful story. Harry Potter is a wizard but he lives with non-magic Dursleys and their abominable son Dudley. But when Hagrid the Wizard Messenger arrives, Harry gets to go Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When he gets to school, the choosing hat puts places him in Gryffindor, the best of the four classes. The excitement and magic is nonstop. I highly recommend this book. I am eager for the next installment!!!
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Summary: A good place to start
Review: Paganism, Satanism, and Occultism have been in decline since the Dungeons and Dragons trend died out in the mid-80's. Fortunately, these things have found an unlikely Saviour in Harry Potter.
Harry is an 11-year old (eleven being a sacred number to famed English occultist Aleister Crowley) who is tired of Christian oppression and wants to live the life of a wizard. Satanic symbols abound in this delightful book: the owl, which has long been held sacred in Devilry; the lightning bolt on Harry's forehead; riding broomsticks (although that's more of a symbol of witchcraft, which is Satanic by nature)... Plenty of occult references, black cats (the standard guise for demons who wish to walk the Earth un-noticed), Latin-esque spells, and the like. If you add up the letters to Harry's name using the Roman system, they add up to CLVXVI, a.k.a. 666. The little girl is named after "Hermes", the messenger god, who was basically interchangeable with "Lucifer", the Bringer of Light. Now, this book in and of itself won't turn children into card-carrying Satanists, but it WILL steer them in the right direction. If you enjoyed this book and are more interested in learning about the Dark Lord, I recommend J.K. Rowling's accompanying piece about casting spells; followed by "The Satanic Bible" by Anton Lavey. Hail Satan! Hail J.K. Rowling!
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Summary: BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD
Review: PARENTS: WANT YOUR KIDS TO GET INTO READING??? I AM 13 AND I PERSONALY HATE READING. MY MOTHER TOLD ME ABOUT THE BOOK AND I RELUCTANTLY STARTED IT. BEFORE I KNEW IT I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. I WAS HOOKED. TRULY AMAZING BOOK. KIDS WILL LOVE IT.
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Summary: Wonders of the modern world
Review: People said that the only thing kids were interested in anymore were video games and TV. How very wrong they are! Behold, the magic of Harry Potter. Harry has help millions of children world wide to rediscover the joys of reading. And why not? Once you pick up Harry, you can't put him down. Each book goes through a new year for Harry at Hogwarts, his school, in which he learns more about the world around him. Here, children can run in a imaginitive world with flying broomsticks and potion classes. You know Harry will end up beating his arch enemy, but the book keeps you on the egde of your seat until the end. Harry, with its plot twists and wonderful humor, will capture the heart of any child OR adult. So sit back, relax, and enter the world of Harry Pooter and discover how much fun it is.
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Summary: Fabulous! JKRowling seemlessly blends comedy and drama!
Review: People who say that this book is simple must themselves be simple. While not the best book I've ever read, it was superb. My one complaint is that it was somewhat juvenille. As for people who object to the content material, they are off there rocker. This is a fantasy novel, not one perverting kids minds. Also, all information was given for Hermoine's logic puzzle. I figured it out myself. It was childishly simple, really. This is a must-read!
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Summary: Greatest Book Ever!
Review: Philip Pullman and J.K. Rowlings Rule! This is a fabulous book! I thought it was perfect! My mom said i could have written it! That is a great compliment!
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