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Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:059035342X
ISBN13:9780590353427
Release Date:September 1998
Publisher:Arthur A. Levine Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.2" x 7.6"
Age Range:9 to 13 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 8
Customer Reviews
42 ratings
Wrong one
Published by Venessa , 17 days ago
I ordered the hardback copy and did receive it but its the illustrated version that not the one I ordered
Not as described
Published by Book , 1 month ago
Book came without a cover jacket. Did not state that it would be missing. Very disappointed. Book was going to be used for a display, now I have to buy another book. Waste of money. Please let us know when a book is missing the jacket!!
Bad binding
Published by DawnG , 1 month ago
I received this book today, along with two others. This book was rated as very good condition, however, and opening my package, I could see that the binding in this book and the pages falling out if this is what’s considered very good I’m extremely disappointed. This is the first of all my orders that I’ve found disappointment in any description as a quality of the book, how will it be rectified
Not good condition AT ALL
Published by Jes , 4 months ago
The story itself is wonderful and an absolute favorite of mine, I got this copy for my daughter who is just beginning to love it and this book is in horrific condition with mold spots on the edges of the pages and lipstick kiss marks on several pages, I am VERY unhappy with the shape of this book..
was supposerd to be very good condition
Published by josh , 5 months ago
it didn't even have the dust sleeve and three of my other Potter books didn't either and one of them has multiple pages written in - in perm marker.
My son’s favorite of all!
Published by Pauline Taylor , 5 months ago
We adore Harry Potter because it sparks my son's imagination. It keeps him engaged for most of the day.
Quality was worse than paid for
Published by SaturnMinx , 7 months ago
The book is great for my daughter, but honestly the quality was supposed to be very good and it really would only meet and okay standard. MAYBE good standard if stretching it. Why pay extra for better quality that won't be delivered?
No Dustcover!!! 😡😡
Published by Kelley , 7 months ago
This book was advertised with a dustcover and when I opened the package, there was no dustcover on the book. I am extremely disappointed and angry that I was sent a book without a dustcover. Why would I even want it without the cover?!!?????
Good condition
Published by Shimene , 7 months ago
It came in good condition
Don't expect what you see in the image
Published by Nick , 8 months ago
Don't expect to get what you pay for. Ordered a hardcover book expecting it to come intact with its jacket, even picked one that had the right jacket to match my set. Instead I got a naked book. Is a real bummer because that's the only reason I bought the book and they told me that there was no refund available and if I didn't want it to just donate it somewhere. Terrible customer service and business practices
Wrong version
Published by Mh5529 , 8 months ago
I received some sort of sample copy that started with chapter 4 and ended at chapter 11. Not the correct book.
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
Published by Lrhodes , 9 months ago
Sent me the book but it's not from the specific publisher that I wanted. I know it's a small thing, but having one produced at Bloomsbury verse scholastic was very important to me. Love the book though. Always a favorite!
Very disappointed they should at least let you know if the paper cover is on the book or not I was e
Published by Felicity , 9 months ago
I love Harry Potter but they should let you know if the book you are buying has the paper jacket on or not.
Was not as expected, missing dust jacked and pages.
Published by Ann S , 10 months ago
Not thrilled with the condition of the book I received, dust jacket was missing and a page was ripped out. That’s not “almost new” condition
Good condition but sadly no dust jacket
Published by MC , 1 year ago
Great story
Bro
Published by El , 1 year ago
I never got my order. I only got Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets, and madame bovary.
Classic story of the boy who lived.
Published by ____ , 1 year ago
The book is great read it a good few times, the cover is not the one I was hoping for, got the Canadian version of the book a little disappointed as I was hoping to collect all of the us versions. Wish they would have better advertising and explanations of which book you are getting.
Disappointed, ordered good, looks fair/acceptable, parts of paper spine missing and dust jacket is
Published by Nicole A , 1 year ago
Disappointed, ordered good, looks fair/acceptable, parts of paper spine missing and dust jacket is missing.
Cover torn
Published by Ali , 1 year ago
False.. hardback not in good condition. Cover torn almost in half.
Beautiful book….but
Published by LunaChuu43 , 1 year ago
I purchased the collectors minalima edition, and ordered it “Like New.” Like New should not imply that there is spine damage/tearing to the book. For the price, I didn’t think it would have come like that. I definitely would have considered this to be good condition, far from “Like New”
False advertising
Published by Quality accurate but false advertising , 1 year ago
I should have looked closer. I thought I was getting the book pictured, which was printed the same time as the other books I have and I was sent the UK version. I wanted to get a matching set.
Perfect
Published by Are , 1 year ago
It came very fast and it looks almost like new
no dust jacket :(
Published by tal , 1 year ago
I was pretty disappointed as the book arrived without dust jacket!! Wish this was clarified or mentioned somewhere in the listing
This was supposed to be a gift to start someone in this series.
Published by Kat , 1 year ago
I have gotten quite a few books from this site and not had any problems until now. This book was supposed to be like new but the corners are torn and the pages look stained I'm really disappointed.
Great job!
Published by William , 2 years ago
Book as advertised
My daughter loves it
Thank you!
Arrived damaged. Way past acceptable condition.:(
Published by Ms. Lecker , 2 years ago
Very Disappointing
Purchased a “like new” hard cover copy but it came with NO JACKET. I’ll end up donating it…
Published by Lilly , 2 years ago
I’ll end up donating it…Definitely not like new.
First time read.
Published by Gil , 2 years ago
Had seen all the films and decided to read the series. I like the little details of Harry's life so far and how he is becoming a more confident self. Like how Hogwarts is described. Dislike would be Draco Malfoy,.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Published by Robert Helliger , 2 years ago
Harry Potter is not a normal boy. He lives with the Dursley family after the deaths of his parents, Lily and James Potter. When he turns 11, he gets a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When he meets Ron Weasley, and Hermoine Granger, and the Groundskeeper, Rubeus Hagrid, they become friends. During the first year, they fight a troll, and they form enemies, like Draco Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle. Soon Harry finds out that not all wizards are good; some are evil. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a children's fantasy classic by British author J K Rowling. Read the novel, before seeing the movies.
so good
Published by bri , 2 years ago
such a great read loved it
Was Captivated from the first page.
Published by Christina Blan , 3 years ago
This started a craze for Harry Potter through my entire family. Excellent story that leaves you excited for the next book.
Beware if using this site to purchase gifts!!
Published by Kryptangel20 , 3 years ago
I hate to be this way but I used this site to get these books for my daughters birthday. Maybe it states somewhere that you are not guaranteed what is pictured but I believed the book would at least have the dust jacket! It was the WHOLE point of buying it here. Just made me sad because I couldn't give her the full set like I hoped and now will most likely donate this book because it isn't what I wanted, so I'm out that money.
perfect
Published by annie , 3 years ago
very good quality
God help me.
Published by Gigi Pietrie , 3 years ago
Twice now I ordered this hardcover and got 2 different levels of display. Both of them came without a dust cover and when I emailed them the first time they said my second order would have one. Nope.
Folded
Published by Shiriyuki , 4 years ago
I bought a like new copy and it came very folded front and back. It was blended in some parts of. The rest of the book is fine but it wasn’t what I payed for so it was a little stressful.
Was Not the book I ordered
Published by LaShelle , 4 years ago
I was supposed to get a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone but a totally different book was sent to me. My daughter, who thought she was about to read a book that was her 11th birthday present, was very disappointed when she showed me her book. It was a white hardback of another novel. I’m a Harry Potter fan and I know what the American Versions hardbacks are supposed to look like. This was the only book in my order that disappointed me.
Received my Harry Potter book and Literature Guide today. For the first time, I am disappointed. T
Published by Beverly , 5 years ago
Rating is for story Not the "book" I received.
I have it already; great book 5 stars.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 6 years ago
fantastic stories...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago
nice book and interesting stories..
More exciting to read as mother language!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Of course, JKR's first book was the most eye-widening book among the 5 books (up till now) and it's more exciting to read in mother language as it takes time for a chinese to read an english book. (I guess there's no need for me to explain the greatness of the Rowling books) So lets go back to the translation. It's nice (but not great) as this edition is translated by Taiwanese which use lots of slang language which other Chinese-speaking people do not understand. So, personally, I would suggest the Simplied Chinese editon for nicer translation.
Wonderful Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
The world of Harry Potter is magical and enthralling in any language. Many reviewers have criticized the omissions in translation. It should be noted that an accurate and interesting book cannot be translated to another language verbatim. Many bits of humor would be lost in unnatural descriptions. Instead, the translator appended when needed to make a sound linguistic and cultural switch. Enjoyable for Francophones and native english-speakers with good french reading abilities.
Viel Spass!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I read this in German before reading it in English. It's a lot of fun in both languages. In fact, it's great for improving one's skills in another tongue, because it's so enjoyable, you'll keep on reading. Taught me a lot of words that my German teachers never bothered with.
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