Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling.A special new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone with a stunning new cover illustration by caldecott medalist brian selznick.
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.
This gorgeous new edition in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone features a newly designed cover illustrated by Caldecott medalist Brian Selznick as well as the beloved original interior decorations by Mary GrandPre.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Publication date:06, 26, 2018.
