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Chris (1 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Books

Oct 18, 2017

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

J.K. Rowling | 1997 | Children, Young Adult (YA)

9.2

(174 Ratings)

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The tone of the first book in this series maked it a fun read while having a dark origin story. (0 more)

Some might object to the useage of witchcraft and making it positive for kids. (0 more)

Fun novel for all ages

What we have here is a well told origin story which does a good job of getting readers wanting more. We have the story of Harry Potter who live with his aunt and uncle. He is treated badly. One day he discovers he has magical powers and is invited to study at Hogwarts school of magic. There he learns about his parents and his past with an evil wizard. This is a great start to an adventure.

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Samantha (67 KP) rated The Tales of Beedle the Bard in Books

Jul 10, 2017

Dumbledore's commentaries (1 more)

Simplistic and engaging illustrations

Re-igniting my love for Dumbledore

This is a quick read that not only provides wizarding 'fairy tales' but also provides insight into these works through the addition of commentary by Dumbledore. Through this commentary it appears as if Dumbledore is writing specifically to the reader, which develops a strong personal connection with the short novel. Rowling's decision to include commentary via a well known wizard in this universe creates an engaging read where deeper understanding of the tales can occur. As well as this, the illustrations used throughout are an engaging addition to the text, influencing its overall appeal and consolidating that this is a book of 'fairy tales'.