Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: gift edition in slipcase; illustrated endpapers; appears unread
In a world where magic is hidden in plain sight, an orphaned boy sleeping under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house is about to discover that he is far more extraordinary than anyone ever told him. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone chronicles the journey of eleven-year-old Harry Potter, who on his birthday learns he is a wizard, is whisked away to the magnificent Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and uncovers a sinister plot tied to a powerful magical artefact — and to the dark sorcerer who murdered his parents. Brimming with warmth, wit, and breathtaking invention, J.K. Rowling constructs a richly layered world of owls, wands, moving staircases, and house rivalries that feels at once utterly fantastical and deeply, recognisably human. Rowling's debut novel stands as one of the most consequential works of children's literature of the 20th century, single-handedly reigniting a global appetite for fantasy fiction and proving that young readers hunger for complex moral landscapes and genuine danger. Her prose balances playful humour with moments of startling emotional depth, illustrating themes of belonging, courage, prejudice, and the corrupting nature of power with a deftness that rewards readers of every age. From the bustling alleyways of Diagon Alley to the forbidden corridors of Hogwarts, every detail invites the reader deeper into a mythology so meticulously constructed that one cannot help but wonder — what other secrets lie hidden behind the next locked door?
Author: J.K. Rowling
Format: Hardback
Published: 2015, Bloomsbury
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: gift edition in slipcase; illustrated endpapers; appears unread
In a world where magic is hidden in plain sight, an orphaned boy sleeping under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house is about to discover that he is far more extraordinary than anyone ever told him. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone chronicles the journey of eleven-year-old Harry Potter, who on his birthday learns he is a wizard, is whisked away to the magnificent Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and uncovers a sinister plot tied to a powerful magical artefact — and to the dark sorcerer who murdered his parents. Brimming with warmth, wit, and breathtaking invention, J.K. Rowling constructs a richly layered world of owls, wands, moving staircases, and house rivalries that feels at once utterly fantastical and deeply, recognisably human. Rowling's debut novel stands as one of the most consequential works of children's literature of the 20th century, single-handedly reigniting a global appetite for fantasy fiction and proving that young readers hunger for complex moral landscapes and genuine danger. Her prose balances playful humour with moments of startling emotional depth, illustrating themes of belonging, courage, prejudice, and the corrupting nature of power with a deftness that rewards readers of every age. From the bustling alleyways of Diagon Alley to the forbidden corridors of Hogwarts, every detail invites the reader deeper into a mythology so meticulously constructed that one cannot help but wonder — what other secrets lie hidden behind the next locked door?