In general, kids like to read about characters a couple of years older than them. This discussion guide is designed to help readers explore. My pediatrician suggested that eleven and older is a good age to. This rubyred stone could be used to create the elixir of life, which made the drinker immortal, as well as transform any metal into pure gold. Harry potter and the philosophers stone summary gradesaver. Twenty years ago these magical words and many more flowed from a young writers pen, an orphan called harry potter was freed from the cupboard under the stairs and a global phenomenon started. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowling s debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. Im wondering if it would be okay for an 8 year old.
Rowling s first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the harry potter series, as well as three books written for charity. Harry potter and the philosophers stone 880l 56 harry potter and the chamber of secrets 940l 56 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 880l 56 harry potter and the goblet of fire 880l 56 harry potter and the order of the phoenix 950l 57 harry potter and the halfblood prince 1030l 68. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the first novel in the harry potter series and j. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone went on to become one of the bestselling playstation games ever. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowling s debut novel, it follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. I started philosophers stone when she was five and she lapped it up so we. Rowlings debut became a runaway bestselling award winner, and each new title in the sequence has all but created riots in the streets, as delirious fans chomp at the bit for the latest escapades of harry potter and his cohorts. Pick this book to enter the beautiful magical world and get a tremendous gain in your literature and communication skills. Harry potter and the philosophers stone by rowling, j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is fine for young children. So far it has won the national book award, the smarties prize, the childrens book award, and is shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the u. I was seventeen years old when harry potter and the sorcerers stone came out.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone slytherin edition by j. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone behind the scenes. The number of hours children over the age of nine can spend in rehearsal or performance is now five, with a break in the. William remains the same age despite appearing in books published. It was published in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerers stone by scholastic corporation in 1998. Find the right books, movies, and games to introduce as kids grow up. The plot follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage as he makes close friends and a few enemies in his first year at the hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. When harry sees the purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms. I guess, depending on your childs maturity level, there might be some strong. Here is a very special edition of the book that started it all. Rowlings first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the harry potter series, as well as three books written for charity. It at least starts as one, with some of the silliness of the cattostern witch and overcliched wizard, oversized notquitewizard of hagrid, talking. I take it you are asking what reading age group is the philosophers stone appropriate for.
The book s imaginative story line about a boy wizard made it an immediate and lasting hit with both children and adults. Twists, suspense and an excellent plot, this book deserves 10 stars. Schools, religious orders and communities have all tried to keep control of their populations by banning things considered inappropriate by adults who have. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the first book in a 7 book and one play series. Oct 16, 2014 harry potter and the philosopher s stone was j. Harry potter philosopher stone by rowling, first edition. Harry couldnt possibly know that at that very moment, the magical people all over the world were raising their glasses and cheering to harry potter the boy who lived. Her parents loved reading and their house in chepstow was full of books. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone 2001 full cast. Harry potter has never even heard of hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, privet drive. Parents need to know that harry potter and the sorcerer s stone is a thrillaminute story, the first in j. We begin our recommendations with those for sixyearold kids. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. When remus looked up to indicate he was done, lily rushed forward and pushed back the long black bangs that would reveal their destiny.
The two most popular books overall, harry potter and the philosophers stone and the. Sep 06, 2019 i take it you are asking what reading age group is the philosophers stone appropriate for. Before i read this book, i had never really read fantasy, but i still enjoyed it. In harry potter and the philosophers stone, harry, an orphan, lives with the dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, dudley. It respects kids intelligence and motivates them to tackle its greater length and complexity, play imaginative games, and try to solve its logic puzzles. After eight other publishers had rejected philosophers stone, bloomsbury offered rowling a. As with any audio book, this one is perfect for car journeys and an ideal way of introducing reluctant readers to the magic that is. Nov 25, 20 the very hungry caterpillar came top in the 05 age group, and roald dahls the bfg won the 68 year group. In harry potter and the sorcerers stone, harry, an orphan, lives with the dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, dudley. Harry potter and the sorcerer s stone has a lot less time to play with, and it needs to more or less stick to the really important stuff without getting too distracted. The only known stone to have ever existed was created by the famed alchemist nicolas flamel.
Harry potter and the philosopher s stone tried to stay true to book, but the film did not have time for every scene from the source material. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone summary shmoop. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone harry potter and the philosophers stone 880l 56 harry potter and the chamber of secrets 940l 56 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is an amazing book about three friends harry, ron and hermione who travel to hogwarts school for witches and wizardry in a train station that you cant even see.
The harry potter stories will join that small group of childrens books which are read and reread into adulthood, tls. Jul 07, 2007 what age group is harry potter suitable for. Ive got absolutely no interest in harry potter, never read a book or seen a film, but i had. This video explains and makes us understand how the actors were great friends from an early age. Fans camped out overnight and lined up at bookstores in record numbers as each new installment in the series appeared. In fact, j k rowling wrote her first book at the age of six a story about a rabbit called. I read harry potter and the philosophers stone to my seven year old. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the first novel of the famous harry potter series. And is also a great book through its storyline, its storyline is great starting where harry lives with his terrible aunt and uncle with no friends to him living in a magical castle as. I have a 3 year old to buy for for christmas and i just saw that there is an illustrated version of harry potter and the philosophers stone.
These books should be enjoyed together and discussed. His backstory and personality get tossed aside in favor of the central plot. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. No matter what age group you belong to, this series is perfect for you. I, personally, could handle the deepness of the last harry potter book at age 8. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, it follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Study guide for harry potter and the philosophers stone.
During 19911992 school year, lord voldemort made attempts to steal the. What to read to younger children when harry potter gets too dark. Your agebyage guide to all things harry potter red tricycle. At what age should you read each harry potter book. With the help of his friends, harry faces an attempted comeback by the dark wizard. Stone and in america as harry potter and the sorcerers stone guaranteed that she would be able to continue the story as she wished.
Wondering whens the best age for kids to read harry potter. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone has been read and loved by every new generation since. Harry potter and the philosophers stone beagle with a book. Waterstones invites you to join harry as he discovers the magical world for the very first time at the start of this incredible, multiawardwinning series. Why ill have my kids wait to read harry potter book riot. Harry heads towards the end of the train looking for space, but has trouble maneuvering all his bags. Rowling is definitely magical herself, winning double smarties award.
Sep 21, 2017 harry potter and the philosophers stone is a terrific start to the epic fantasy. Harry potter and the philosophers stone gryffindor. Sep 17, 2019 this video explains and makes us understand how the actors were great friends from an early age. Rowling s debut became a runaway bestselling award winner, and each new title in the sequence has all but created riots in the streets, as delirious fans chomp at the bit for the latest escapades of harry potter and his cohorts. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is an amazing book about three friends harry, ron and hermione who travel to hogwarts school for witches and wizardry in a train station that you cant even see. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. The book doctor has magical ideas from diana wynne jones to eva ibbotson. We are looking at the book harry potter and philosopher stone. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a great book because it has very unpredictable events. Harry watches as the redheads all get off the train to say goodbye to their mother. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone has a lot less time to play with, and it needs to more or less stick to the really important stuff without getting too distracted. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a terrific start to the epic fantasy.
Rowling, harry potter and the philosopher s stone my favourite series and possible favourite book of all time are the harry potter series by j. The topic of which age you should let your child read each harry potter book keeps. One day just before his eleventh birthday, an owl tries to deliver a mysterious letterthe first of a sequence of events that end in harry meeting a giant man named hagrid. I do agree that the books get darker as the series goes on, but, in my opinion, the age range for each book really just depends on how well the kid can handle scariness and darkness. The front cover for this book is my favourite of all harry potter books. The video games were released to coincide with the films, containing scenery and details from the films as well as the tone and spirit of the books. Objectives usually occur in and around hogwarts, along with various other magical areas. Rowling released harry potter and the sorcerers stone more than 20 years. Harry potter and the philosophers stone jk rowling. Rowling, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Harry potter and the philosophers stone themes gradesaver. Harry potter has been at the heart of waterstones since the first copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone came into our hands. In the case of harry potter, the main character begins as an elevenyearold and ends up as a seventeenyearold. Shes reading well above her grade level and i think that might be a problem.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone book depository. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone also harry potter and the philosophers stone study guide contains a biography of j. As a teenager growing up around the same age as harry potter did in the films when each of them came out, i found the stories both in the films and books once i. Jun 26, 1997 harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. I thought my 5yearold was ready for the harry potter books. Rowling originally intended that the books would be read by the same age children as harry is in the book.
One day just before his eleventh birthday, an owl tries to deliver a mysterious letterthe first of a sequence of. The philosopher s stone was a legendary alchemical substance with magical properties. As theyre all getting settled, the others realize that he s harry potter. Rowling, harry potter and the philosophers stone my favourite series and possible favourite book of all time are the harry potter series by j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone voted uks favourite. What age is harry potter and the philosophers stone. The very hungry caterpillar came top in the 05 age group, and roald dahls the bfg won the 68 year group. Harry james potter was born on 31 july, 1980, to james and lily potter nee evans, two members of the original order of the phoenix at the height of the first wizarding war, only hours after his classmatetobe neville longbottom. Rowling released harry potter and the sorcerers stone more than 20 years ago, kids have been devouring the books, watching the. Harry potter and the philosophers stone slytherin edition.
Jan 09, 2016 harry couldnt possibly know that at that very moment, the magical people all over the world were raising their glasses and cheering to harry potter the boy who lived. It was published in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerer s stone by scholastic corporation in 1998. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone, the first novel in the immensely popular harry potter series by british writer j. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone behind the scenes youtube. The number of hours children over the age of nine can spend in rehearsal or performance is now five, with a. Aug 04, 2015 so when is the magic age to read harry potter. The books imaginative story line about a boy wizard made it an immediate and lasting hit with both children and adults. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Fantastic beasts and where to find them, quidditch through the ages and the tales of beedle the bard. Harry potter and the sorcerer s stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosopher s stone, continues to win major awards in england. So far it has won the national book award, the smarties prize, the children s book award, and is shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the u. Whats a good age to start reading harry potter to kids.
Parents need to know that harry potter and the sorcerers stone is a thrillaminute story, the first in j. This article is very wrong about the age recommendations for harry potter books and movies. The harry potter series is the best series i have ever read. Fearing that american readers would not associate the word philosopher with magic although the philosopher s stone is an ancient tradition in alchemy, scholastic insisted that the book be given the title harry potter and the sorcerer s stone for the american market. My husband started reading the first harry potter book harry potter and the philosophers stone to our twin sons when they were six. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fine story and much has been written about its success but until you have heard frys cracking reading of this most magical of stories then you simply havent lived.
Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosophers stone, continues to win major awards in england. It is about a boy called harry potter whose parents have died and is living with his aunt petunia, his uncle vernon and his cousin dudley dursley. Rowling, 9781408883754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Harry potter and the philosophers stone changed uk child labour laws. Harry potter and the philosophers stone with and the chamber of secrets with and the prisoner of azkaban volumes 1, 2, 3 in a slipcase box boxed slipcased set aka sorcerers stone by rowling, j k joanne aka robert galbraith kennilworthy whisp newt scamander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dec 24, 2016 harry potter and the philosophers stone changed uk child labour laws. Start book 1 sorcerers stone sometime around 11 years old, as a readaloud book. The redheaded boys fred and george twins come to help him. The earlier books at least philosophers stone, chamber of secrets and the prisoner of azakaban. Harry as an infant faces death for the first time at the hands of lord voldemort.