Often, illustrated books have a picture here or there but not HP. Not only are these full-color, high quality images but there are so many of them. Seriously, I can't emphasize enough how much I love this book. Just look at these images - they're magnificent:Īhh! Just look at sad, tiny Harry. The fully illustrated Philosopher's Stone still has all the wonder and amazement as the boy-turned-wizard embarks on a harrowing 7-book-adventure and the illustrations bring a whole new dimension. ![]() I thought I loved the Harry Potter books when I first read them, but when I bought the illustrated version.well, that love instantly quadrupled. On his eleventh birthday, a letter comes to him and a whole new world opens in front of his eyes. Or when he got an atrocious haircut (courtesy of Aunt Petunia) and all of his hair grew back in a single night. Like when he was running from bullies and jumped to the school roof. He was always a bit of an odd child - much to his family's dismay. Harry Potter, orphaned before he was one, was sent to live with his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon. ![]() I think at this point, everyone and their great-great-grandmother has heard of this book. Each page is just bursting with new life. Honestly, how could you notlove such beautiful ima Stuck at home? Got some time on your hands? Want to start a long series? But you don't want a dud?Ĭheck out this booktube video all about which series are worth your time (and which ones aren't)!Īs expected, the illustrations brought this book to a whole new level. I legitimately want to buy another copy, solely to take it apart and frame it.Įach page is just bursting with new life. Honestly, how could you notlove such beautiful images? Stuck at home? Got some time on your hands? Want to start a long series? But you don't want a dud? Check out this booktube video all about which series are worth your time (and which ones aren't)! Here's the Written Review! Can you hear me screaming? As expected, the illustrations brought this book to a whole new level. I legitimately want to buy another copy, solely to take it apart and frame it. Harry Potter and The Guy With Only Some Blood Since They changed Philosopher's Stone to Sorcerer's Stone for America, I decided to change the rest since us Americans are too dumb to understand the word philosopher: The link wouldn't connect here for some reason. Apparently it is necessary now to change all of the books for American readers: They thought "Sorcerer" would better catch the attention of young, American readers. Jaden McNally I once heard an interview with someone saying that it was changed because they didn't think American children would want to read it as much if it had …more I once heard an interview with someone saying that it was changed because they didn't think American children would want to read it as much if it had a long word like "Philosopher" in it. But doing so will bring him into contact with forces more terrifying than he ever could have imagined.įull of sympathetic characters, wildly imaginative situations, and countless exciting details, the first installment in the series assembles an unforgettable magical world and sets the stage for many high-stakes adventures to come.more ![]() There is a dangerous secret object hidden within the castle walls, and Harry believes it's his responsibility to prevent it from falling into evil hands. Though Harry's first year at Hogwarts is the best of his life, not everything is perfect. He is the boy who lived: the only person to have ever survived a killing curse inflicted by the evil Lord Voldemort, who launched a brutal takeover of the Wizarding world, only to vanish after failing to kill Harry. But even within the Wizarding community, he is special. A mysterious visitor rescues him from his relatives and takes him to his new home, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.Īfter a lifetime of bottling up his magical powers, Harry finally feels like a normal kid. But his fortune changes when he receives a letter that tells him the truth about himself: he's a wizard. His parents are dead and he's stuck with his heartless relatives, who force him to live in a tiny closet under the stairs. A mysterious visitor rescues him from his relatives and takes him to his new home, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Harry Potter's life is miserable.
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