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Reader reviewed by GRgenius

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling introduces the reader to the magical world coexisting with our own.  Harry Potter begins his life as many children (unfortunately) do...under-appreciated, over worked, and lacking both attention and love.  He was left at the house of his only blood relatives, the Durley's, by a rather motley crew composed of a giant (Hagrid), one witch (Professor McGonagall), and one wizard (Professor Albus Dumbledore).  Unbeknownst to this little one, his destiny is far greater than can be imagined.  At the tender age of eleven, young Harry Potter gets a small taste of what is yet to come in the revelation of his parents past, and his potential future...as a wizard (in training) at Hogwart's.  Choosing his friends wisely, Harry builds a supportive team able to work through the best of times and the worst.  Lucky him...as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is lurking in the shadows, seeking to regain what was taken from him.  Danger!  Adventure!  Friendship!  One word can sum this story up....MAGIC!

In honor of the latest HP movie release, I felt it appropriate to highlight the book that started it all.....Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.  I must admit, I was not an initial fan of the series!  Before you start drawing pitchforks, read me out...I only mean that they only showed up on my radar after the third book was released and I kept hearing things about it in the press.  So, I did what I would normally do, picked up the trade paperback version at my local discount store and gave it a try.  Needless to say, I was hooked!  I promptly went about purchasing the hardcover versions of all available titles, which at the time left me in wait of book 4 (Goblet of Fire).  I must confess...I did pick my book up at midnight with everyone else!  The fan base on this series ranges from the young to the young at heart, so no one can feel out of place.  Don't just see the movies....read the books!Highly recommended reading for one and all!