Publisher Description

The author's first novel introduces Harry Potter, the son of a powerful wizard and witch who are killed by an even more powerful sorcerer. Sent to live with his Muggle (non-magical) aunt, uncle, and cousin, Harry is treated poorly without knowing why. On his tenth birthday, Harry learns that he is a wizard and is to go off to Hogwarts, a prestigious school for wizards and witches. Harry and his friends, Hermione and Ron, soon discover that something shady is going on, and they must save Hogwarts from the very sorcerer who killed Harry's parents.No Canadian Rights for the Harry Potter SeriesHARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter publishing rights (c) J. K. Rowling. (s05)

Author Biography

As a single mother, Rowling became an international literary sensation in 1999 when the first three installments of her Harry Potter children's book series. The fourth volume, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, became the fastest-selling book in history. Rowling graduated from Exeter University and moved to Portugal in 1990. Her marriage ended in divorce, and soon found herself on welfare. She sold the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for around 4,000.00. Rowling is currently Britain's 13 wealthiest. The 7th book in the series, harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, sold 6.

Description for Library

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

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