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An illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on 6 October 2015, with illustrations by Jim Kay. [68] [69] The book carries over 100 illustrations and will be followed by illustrated versions of all seven books from the series by the same artist.
- J. K. Rowling, Klaus Fritz
- 1997
- The Boy Who Lived. Mr. and Mrs. Dursley and their son, Dudley, live at number four, Privet Drive. They pride themselves on being perfectly normal and have a strong aversion to anything unusual or mysterious.
- The Vanishing Glass. Nearly a decade has passed since the Dursleys found their nephew, Harry Potter, on their doorstep. The house on Privet Drive remains largely unchanged, and the only indication of the passage of time is the photographs on the mantelpiece.
- Letters from No One. After the incident at the zoo, Harry faces severe punishment from the Dursleys. By the time he’s allowed out of his cupboard, the summer holidays have begun.
- The Keeper of the Keys. The chapter begins with a loud knocking on the door of the shack where the Dursleys and Harry are hiding. The knocking grows louder and more forceful until the door is finally broken down, revealing a giant of a man named Hagrid.
- The Boy Who Lived. In which we meet the Dursleys and learn of the peculiar happenings surrounding the arrival of Harry Potter on their doorstep including a conversation between Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall.
- The Vanishing Glass. In which is related the sad circumstances under which Harry has lived for the past ten years and of a trip to the zoo that goes awry.
- The Letters From No One. In which Dudley gets his new uniform and a letter arrives for Harry, which Uncle Vernon destroys – prompting a veritable deluge of letters over the next few days.
- The Keeper of the Keys. In which Hagrid arrives at the hut and informs Harry that he is a wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
J.K. Rowling explores some essential themes within Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Here's a deep dive analysis into the novel.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling. The book was first published on 26 June 1997[1] by Bloomsbury in London and was later made into a film of the same name.
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Author: JK Rowling Illustrator: Jim Kay. Publisher: Bloomsbury. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike.
