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by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone tells the story of an eleven-year-old orphan who suddenly discovers that he is a wizard. J.K. Rowling began writing the book in 1990, prompted by a delayed train ride from Manchester to London during which she was struck by an idea of a young boy with magical…

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Cool book isn't it
Posted by alex j #52995
Last updated by: a m #314043 on Apr 10, 2013 2:50 AM
Answers: 6
 
Why couldnt Dumbeldore (discreetly) do more to prevent the inhumane treatment Harry was forced to live in, his entire childhood?
Posted by diana & gavin c #297133
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 22, 2013 1:23 AM
Answers: 1
 
What are the relationships in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone between the characters (not in a romantic way)
Posted by jessie j #271297
Last updated by: Aslan on Sep 29, 2012 12:18 AM
Answers: 1
 
In what ways does the author make the reader believe that harry potter’s world is real? give examples please. and why doesn’t the school get rid of the slytherin house since it’s all bad?
Posted by shaikha a #263885
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Aug 24, 2012 6:08 PM
Answers: 1
 
harry potter
Posted by ivan l #163133
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Nov 15, 2011 5:38 AM
Answers: 1
 
what was the reaction of Harry's friends to this news?
Posted by justin g #210055
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Nov 03, 2011 2:02 AM
Answers: 1
 

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