Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Book Description:

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first novel of the much appreciated Harry Potter series. An abridged version of the same novel, this book has been brought out by Bloomsbury Press for children aged between eight and twelve years.

The story unfolds with a letter arriving for Harry Potter, a simple boy, that brings with it a dark secret. The letter reveals to Harry Potter that both his parents were wizards and were killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when he was just a baby.

Thereafter Potter’s journey to the Hogwarts, a school of wizards brimming with magic, mystery and enchantment, spins out into a fascinating tale. After his journey to Hogwarts, young Harry learns of a missing stone — a stone which can be both terrifying and valuable at the same time, depending on who possesses it and how one uses it. Will Harry Potter and his friends be able to get hold of the stone is how the story unfolds from here on?

It is here Harry Potter’s long journey spread over 7 books really begins. In simple words and rich prose, this children’s edition rightly captures the essence of the Harry Potter’s first novel and promises to take the children on an enchanting ride to the magical world order.

About the author:

J.K. Rowling: One of the most celebrated authors of contemporary times, JK Rowling is the author of the bestselling fantasy Harry Potter series, a collection of 7 books that have been published between 1997 and 2007. These popular books by her have been translated into 79 languages, with the collective series having registered a combined sale of over 450 million copies worldwide. Apart from the Harry Potter series, Rowling has also written three companion volumes for charity and crime novels as well.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter 2)
Gift edition with stunning Jonny Duddle foiled cover art in a beautiful presentation slipcase.
‘There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make the most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.’
     Harry Potter’s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors — and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone… Dobby’s sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
     This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, will delight readers as they follow Harry and his friends through their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.