Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Mohammed Hamid, B.Arch 1st Year, Met’s School Of Architecture & Interior Design Govardhan, Nashik

Title

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Summary

The Book is about a boy named Harry Potter, an orphan living with his cruel Muggle (non-magical) relatives, who discovers he is a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He begins attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about the Sorcerer’s Stone, a powerful object hidden within the school.

Review:

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Story” is a captivating debut novel that Launches the beloved series.

JK Rowling’s imaginative world-building, coupled with well-developed characters, creates an immersive/ immense reading experience

Strengths

Engaging storyline with a relatable main character in the play (protagonist)

A highly detailed magical world

Well-developed supporting characters. (Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger. professor Dumbatdore Professor, Sampe, Professor McGonagall.. Draco Malfoy, etc.)

Themes like Friendship, courage, and self-discovery

Weaknesses

Some of the plot’s predictability

Somplishe arresting style (which reflects on the target age group).

Rating 5/5

Recommendation

This Boote is perfect for Middle-grade readers (8-12 years) and readers of all ages including children and adults

Fantasy enthusiasts.Anyone seeking a light, entertaining reading

Notable votes:

“After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the newest great adventure.”

“It doesn’t do to develop forget to live on dreams and

Awards and Recognition:

Nestle Smarties Book Prigt (1997), British Book Awards (1998), Castregii Medal nominatión (1998)

Sequel: “Harry Potter and the Charter of Secrete

Mohammed Hamid, B.Arch 1st Year, Met’s School Of Architecture & Interior Design Govardhan, Nashik

Asst. Prof. Gole Akanksha Dattatray Rajgad Dnyapeeth Shri Chhatrpati Shivajiraje College of Engineering, Dhangwadi
The Book named ‘Harry potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ is the first book of the series consisting of books published till date. The overall Imagination that is been written in the book by J. K. Rowling is extremely Fascinating taking us through the magical world, each Character has its own significance which is equally well written. The Book originally written as Fantasy Book for Children later became Adult Favorite breaking many Records.
Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stone begins with the introduction of the protagonist, A Child named Harry Potter and his life’s journey through Hogwarts- A School of Magic, creating Wizards and Witches, A Magical World within itself! The Book comprises of multiple Events in Harry’s Life and his approach to them starting from the hardships that Harry has to bear because of losing his Parents at a very tender age and is obliged to live with his Aunt and her husband, constantly facing bullying from his cousin until a certain day when an ‘Owl’ delivers him a Letter mentioning his selection in Hogwarts-A school for Wizard and Witches. Though reluctant in the starting about sending Harry to the school, his Aunt and Uncle come around eventually after series of events taking place around them; And Here begins Harry’s Journey towards Hogwarts. He, for the very time enters this world where each and everything is different, consist of Magic, for example the Magical Railway Platform 9 and ¾ existing across a solid wall visible to only him and other people in the Magical World but invisible to Normal People referred as ‘Muggles’. He is Extremely thrilled for his new journey, making new friends on the way, facing challenges and getting through them while his stay at Hogwarts and also discovering many such secrets that impacts him in multiple ways.
This Book hooks you till the end taking you through series of Events and continuously wanting to know more, making you Imagine Yourself being part of the Magical world creating curiosity as well as Excitement for the Next Book.