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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first book of the Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling . It was first published in 1997. In America, it is known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . All page numbers refer to the Bloomsbury...


Author Biography

Name: J . K. Rowling
Birth Date: 1965?
Place of Birth: Chipping Sodbury, England
Nationality: British
Gender: Female
Occupations: Writer

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Biography of J . K. Rowling
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J. K. Rowling is a British author of novels for young people who caused an overnight sensation with her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which sold out of its first edition quickly and has been reprinted many times. Even before its U...


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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Information
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Australian Screen Education
Harry Potter AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE
01/01/2007: 2,542 words, approx. 9 pages
A TEACHING UNIT ON USING A FANTASY FILM TO AWAKEN MORAL IMAGINATIONS AS children we spend hours in the world of fantasy, but as we grow up we learn to distinguish between what is imaginative and what is real. But human beings still...
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Chicago Defender
'Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone' a blockbuster
11/21/2001: 302 words, approx. 1 pages
'Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone' a blockbuster The publicity for Warner Bros. "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone" has already paid off. Most critics have been heaping great praise on the movie that is currently playing here. Warner Bros. Pictures is...
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Rowling marks end of writing last book
2/3/2007: 253 words, approx. 1 pages
J.K. Rowling marked the spot where she finished the final "Harry Potter" book. "J.K. Rowling finished writing 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows' in this room on 11 Jan 2007," read the message on an antique-style statue at Edinburgh's five-star Balmoral Hotel.The writer announced on...
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Magical Harry Potter sale expected
6/6/2007: 339 words, approx. 1 pages
A first edition of J.K. Rowling's debut Harry Potter novel is expected to sell for a magical sum later this month, auctioneers say.Bonhams auction house said Wednesday that the hardback edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (sold in the United States as "Harry...
 


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Harry Potter: An Ancient or Modern Hero?
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Evaluates the question of whether Harry Potter should be regarded as a modern or ancient hero.
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Character Growth in the "Harry Potter" Series
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In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," magic and fantasy is used to present Harry Potter with many challenges and obstacles that he must overcome. As he meets these challenges, he learns many important life lessons such as independence and self-confidence.
 


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