Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling (1997)
The book was written by J.K. Rowling in 1997 and was published in the same year in London. The novel won most of the UK book awards that were judged by children, and other awards in the USA. It also has been translated into several other languages.
This is a story about Harry and his two new friends settling down for their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry only to discover that they have a part to play in the downfall of the evil Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents when Harry was one year old.
This is a book about magic, but there's plenty of reality. There's a great deal of humour in the book. You might find the magic funny, but there is strong evil magic too and you won't doubt the courage that Harry has to show in the final chapter.
This story written in a strong narrative style with straightforward but not over-simplified language there is enough in this plot to think about whether you are Harry's age or Voldemort. I really love this book. I'd give it a high five. Read the book as soon as you can.
