Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a must-read for anyone looking for an enchanting tale of a boy wizard. Rowling's magical world-building and clever storytelling make for a captivating read that is sure to delight readers of all ages. From the first page to the last, you'll be swept away on an incredible adventure alongside Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they navigate their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With updated content and an unforgettable story, this book is perfect for those looking to escape into a world of magic and wonder.

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• Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (2008)
• British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998)
• Kate Greenaway Medal Nominee (2017)
• Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for 6-9 jaar en 10-12 jaar (2002)
• American Booksellers Book Of The Year Award for Children (1999)
• Audie Award (2000)
• West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (2000)
• South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2001)
• Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2000)
• Charlotte Award (2000)
• Nene Award (2000)
• Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2000)
• Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2001)
• Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2001)
• Nevada Young Readers' Award for Young Reader Category (2000)
• Golden Archer Award for Middle/Junior High (2000)
• Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000)
• Hotze de Roosprijs (2002)
• Nestlé Smarties Book Prize for 9–11 years (1997)
• Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (2001)
• Kinderboekwinkelprijs (1999)
• Parenting Book of the Year Award (1998)
• North East Teenage Book Award (1999)
• Specsavers National Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998)
• Washington State Sasquatch Award (2000)
• Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Kinderbuch (1999)
• Carnegie Medal Nominee (1997)
• Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (2001)
• Premi Protagonista Jove for Categoria 12-13 anys (1999)

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'.HARRY POTTER has never even heard of Hogwarts when the LETTERS start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in GREEN INK on yellowish parchment with a PURPLE SEAL, they are swiftly confiscated by his GRISLY aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called RUBEUS HAGRID bursts in with some ASTONISHING news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

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