Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter is miserable living with his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, and his cousin, Dudley. But then a mysterious letter arrives, and Harry is whisked away to Hogwarts School, where his days are filled with magic, new friends, and the game of Quidditch. The book sets the stage for the rest of the series.
British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 1998
Nestlé Smarties Prize Gold Award 1997
W.H. Smith Children's Book Award
Carnegie Medal Commended
ALA Notable Book 1999
ALA Best Book for Young Adults; Publishers Weekly Best Book 1998
SLJ Best Book of the Year
New York Public Library Best Book 1998
Parenting Magazine Book of the Year 1998
SLJ #3 All-Time Children's Novels 2012
British Book Awards 30from30 Special Award 2020
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1998.
