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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
I am probably one of the few people who has read "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" AFTER the movie came out. The reason is because I didn't find any interest in it at all. But after seeing the movie and finding it very interesting, I wanted to read the first book to see what it was like. And I must confess, I found the world of Harry Potter to be rather fun!Ever since he could remember, Harry Potter had been living with his awful Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and abominable cousin Dudley. He cannot remember his parents and does not know how he came about having the strange lightening scar on his forehead. Then surprisingly, on his 10th birthday, he finds out from the giant Hagrid that he is really a wizard! And not only that, he is now being offered to be enrolled into Hogwarts School of Wizardry, a very distinguished and best school. There, Harry makes friends Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger and begins to learn the art of wizardry. But something is amiss, something that concerns a mysterious trapdoor guarded by a terrible three-headed dog. And that something has something to do with Voldemort, the evil wizard, and... the sorcerer's stone.A totally enchanting book, it's one of the best fantasies I've ever read. J.K. Rowling has made up a world of imagination you could never dream of. Parents who are worried about the books involving wizardry should be warned though in this way. If children cannot understand that there is a difference between reality and fiction, imaginary places, and magic, I suggest that they should know that. Other than that, I think it's fun for kids to read, mostly around the ages of 8 and or older. I cannot say anything about the other books in the series though because I have yet to read them.But I have to agree with some people who said that the Harry Potter series aren't the best. "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" are so far the best fantasies ever written of its kind though these books are mostly recommended to older kids and adults. Another series that draws greater attention for all ages are the "Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis (by the way, writer J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were the greatest of friends!). So if you have enjoyed the Harry Potter books, I greatly recommend all books by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter And the Sorcerer's Stone is about a wizard boy who lives with his muggle relatives.(Aunt&Uncle) When he finds out that he is a wizard he gets transfered to Hogwarts School for wizards and witches. Harry has lots of fun and adventures,but gets into a lot of trouble. He plays a sport called Quidditch. Its when your on a broom and you have to hit four different balls and capture the snitch. Harry Potter is a great book. I'm sure many kids will enjoy reading it.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
The only reason this should be a children's book is because the syntax and words are very simple (even though they're confusing due to word order sometimes, but that may just be because it's by a British author). I found some of the messages inappropriate for children. Overweight people are made fun of and likened to pigs. Even the password for the portrait of the "Fat Lady" is "pig snout." Kids can understand Dudley is a negative character without having to make him grossly obese. Rowlings, it's imagery like this that prompts kidergarten children to say they'd rather be crippled than overweight. Yes, this is what a survey found. Makes me feel sorry for all of the overweight readers of this book.Secondly, Rowlings thinks it's acceptable for people to kick cats just because they don't like cats. Maybe Rowlings has a thing against cats because she says Hagrid is allergic to them, and students (Ron, specifically) want to kick Filch's cat, and we're supposed to find this funny. I wasn't particularly amused, and this is a VERY negative idea to teach children.Thirdly, why is the ONE female child portrayed in a negative light, and we are made to think Harry and Ron have a right to dislike her? She is right when she tells them they should obey the rules and have regard for Gryffindor, but they tell her to mind her own business and to go away. Hermoine is very intelligent, can think logically, and studies well, and we are supposed to see her as a "nag" and a "know it all." How nice. Hermoine becomes the boys' friend because they rescue her from a troll while she cowers against a wall in the bathroom. They don't treat her kindly because of who she is, but because of a shared dangerous experience. Smart girls out there, better throw yourselves in front of cars if you want to make friends...Overall, Harry and Ron have NO negative traits (the book tries to get across, anyway), and Hermoine is an annoying, condescending teacher's pet. Thank you, Rowlings, for further discouraging girls from trying to excel academically.Also, Harry is very bland, and Hermoine tells HIM that HE'S the better wizard because there are things more important than tricks and cleverness. Um, like what? HERMOINE got Harry to the last room under the castle. Harry was a dead blank with the logic puzzle, and all his skills are innate (flying, skin that burns monsters, you know, the usual). He didn't earn any of his talents, which is okay for fantasy's sake, but he doesn't have a kind personality to make us sympathize with and root for him. He talks about hating people, is vindictive, and never displays any sort of depth in the least. He gets sad when he thinks of his dead parents--not very deep. For all the development of Harry Potter, he might as well have been a supporting character. Rowling's tries to make him interesting by describing his past, but that still doesn't make his personality (or lack thereof) interesting. All we can really conclude is he is brave and misses his parents. And I REALLY do not appreciate the kids telling eachother to "shut up" all the time. I don't say this in front of my kid, and I certainly won't read it aloud from a book.Maybe things are supposed to be this simple because it's a children's book, and in that case, I don't see why anyone with above a high-school education gets all worked up over Harry Potter. The movie made the characters more loveable than the book, and the book painted some very negative images. I bought it to read to my daughter, but I won't be doing so now.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
As soon as i opened the book i couldnt stop reading. It is the best book i have ever read. I think that J.K. Rowling is a very good writer. As the books go on you figure out that everything fits and makes sense at the end.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
If you've never read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,you don't what you're missing out on! Millions of readers have gone wild over Harry Potter and his magical friends, and I am proud say I am one of them.The Harry Potter series is a excellent series because all of the books grab the readers attention straight away and have made me feel like a witch. All the characters are respectivaly different. Harry's two best friends, Hermione and Ron, and who could forget Draco Malfoy? The sinister Slytherin who absolutely detests Harry and his friends.It's so hard to choose a favorite character, they're all so brilliant! This book is marvelous! J.K. Rowling has talent that hasn't been wasted! The world has become a better place because of Rowling and her books, the Harry Potter Series.
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
Do you remember when you were young and you used to curl up with your mom or dad as they read to you from some epic, wondering what was going to happen next, how the character could ever possibly survive?Did you look forward to those moments, that space of time, when it was just you, your mom or dad, and perhaps a sibling or two?Do you look back now as an adult, and fondly remember that time, and how invaluable it was to you in creating happy, comfortable, family memories?This book is a great way to start those memories with your own family. To share a grand adventure of a young boy, and create some lasting moments in time -- as you and your children sit down and read together.The book, for what it's worth, is completely enthralling. It's an adventure that's sure to keep both you and your children entertained for hours. And there are two others (three on July 8) in this series to ensure the adventure continues for a long time.So I urge you to pick up a copy of this book, and start creating happy childhood memories tonight.P.S. This book is fabulously addictive for adults as well -- you don't have to be a kid to enjoy it.