Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
About this book
Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. HARRY POTTER has never even heard of Hogwarts when the LETTERS start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in GREEN INK on yellowish parchment with a PURPLE SEAL, they are swiftly confiscated by his GRISLY aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called RUBEUS HAGRID bursts in with some ASTONISHING news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
Reader Profile
4.5/5 · 11767753 readers · 334 pages · ≈ 6 h 11 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
About ≈ 6 h 11 m — 334 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
334 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
It sits on the Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery shelves.
Has Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Harry Potter and the Deathly Weapons.
Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
The main characters include Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom.
Where does Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone take place?
It is set in England, 4 Privet Drive, Diagon Alley during Late 1990s.
Who wrote Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
J. K. Rowling.