PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
Summary

Harry Potter has never been the star of the quidditch team, scoring pints 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 tinyy 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 tht Harry- and anyone who reads about him- will find unforgettable.

For it's there tha the finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic in everything from classes to meals, but a great destiny that's been awaiting for him ... If Harry can survive the encounter.

Awards
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize 1997 Gold Medal 9-11 years
FCBG Children’s Book Award 1997 Overall winner and Longer Novel Category
Birmingham Cable Children’s Book Award 1997
Young Telegraph Paperback of the Year 1998
British Book Awards 1997 Children’s Book of the Year
Sheffield Children’s Book Award 199
Whitaker's Platinum Book Award 2001