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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, the novel that cast a spell on the hearts of children and adults all over the world. It tells the story of Harry Potter, a boy who learns that he is a wizard and begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, embarking on a few adventures along the way. The novel became a literary sensation and, together with the other six books, the series has become the best-selling book series in history. J.K. Rowling's stories are so popular that they have been turned into a major motion film as well as inspiring video games, board games, sweets and even a Harry Potter theme park. 

    Find out everything you need to know about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in a fraction of the time!

    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
       • A complete plot summary
       • Character studies
       • Key themes and symbols

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    Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

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    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateOct 8, 2015
    ISBN9782806269164
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      Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      English novelist

      Born in England in 1965

      Notable works:

      Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (1997), novel

      Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007), last book in the series

      The Casual Vacancy (2012), novel

      Joanne Rowling (1965) is a British novelist. Formerly a French teacher, she is one of the best-known authors in the world thanks to her famous book series about the adventures of Harry Potter.

      Now a multi-millionaire, she is active in the humanitarian field, particularly in the fight against child abuse. She has written some other books linked to the world of Harry Potter, the profits of which were donated to charity. Other than the works linked to her mains series, she is also the author of The Casual Vacancy (novel published in 2012), among other works.

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