Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book One Book Summary: Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility. All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years. But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry - and anyone who reads about him - will find unforgettable. For it's there that he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him... if Harry can survive the encounter. Book Dedication: For Jessica, who loves stories. For Anne, who loved them too: And for Di, who heard this one first. Reviews: "A delightful award-winning debut from an author who dances in the footsteps of P.L. Travers and Roals Dahl." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review "You don't have to be a wizard or a kid to appreciate the spell cast by Harry Potter." - USA Today "A charming, imaginative, magical confection of a novel." - Boston Globe "Harry is destined for greatness." - The New York Times "A brilliantly imagined and beautifully written fantasy." - Booklist, starred review Awards: *Winner of the National Book Award (UK) *Winner of the Gold Medal Smarties Prize (UK) *Publishers Weekly Best Book of 1998 *School Library Journal Best Book of 1998 *Parenting Book of the Year Award 1998 *New York Public Library Best Book of the Year 1998 *An ALA Notable Book *A New York Times Bestseller Memorable Quotes: “I remember every wand I’ve ever sold, Mr. Potter. Every single wand. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather – just the one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand when it’s brother – why, its brother gave you the scar.” – Mr. Ollivander “Do you not see that unicorn? Do you not understand why it was killed? Or have the planets not let you in on that secret? I set myself against what is lurking in this forest, Bane, yes, with humans alongside me if I must.” – Firenze “It’s lucky it’s dark. I haven’t blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey told me she liked my new earmuffs.” – Albus Dumbledore “I hope you’re pleased with yourselves. We could all have been killed – or worse, expelled. Now, if you don’t mind, I’m going to bed.” – Hermione More... For more quotes, click here. For an excerpt, from my favorite chapter, The Journey From Platform 9 and 3/4, click here.