Book 1 - Harry Potter And The Sorcerer--s Stone [exclusive] -

Unlike many Chosen One archetypes, Harry’s primary characteristic in Book 1 is not his power, but his humility. He does not want to be special; he wants to be loved. His naivety is his shield, and his bravery is instinctual rather than calculated.

(the "good" Gryffindors vs. the "evil" Slytherins) lacks the nuance found in the sequels. However, as an introductory tale, it remains a whimsical and tight narrative. Book 1 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer--s Stone

The story opens at , where young orphan Harry Potter is being raised by his neglectful and "perfectly normal" relatives, the Dursleys . On his eleventh birthday, Harry’s world is upended when a "beetle-eyed giant" named Rubeus Hagrid hand-delivers an invitation to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry . Harry discovers he is not just a wizard, but a famous one—the only person to ever survive a killing curse from the dark wizard Lord Voldemort . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (the "good" Gryffindors vs

If you are new to the Wizarding World, follows the tragic yet magical origin story of Harry James Potter. Orphaned as an infant after a mysterious magical attack killed his parents, Harry is left in the care of his only remaining relatives: the miserable, magic-hating Dursleys of 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey. The story opens at , where young orphan

Despite being targeted at children (ages 8–12), the first Harry Potter book tackles surprisingly deep themes.