Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

"Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark. Not a scar, no visible sign... to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever." Growing up with his aunt and uncle who despise him and a cousin who loves to bully him, Harry Potter doesn't have an easy life. Up until his 11th birthday he doesn't even know that he is a wizard, and a very famous one at that. When Harry gets his invitation to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a series of adventures begins. I haven't read the "Harry Potter" book series in over a decade, but quickly fell in love with it again. I don't think one can ever be too old to read these books. I love the world J.K. Rowling created. The magic system is great, the creatures fascinating and the characters immensely diverse. I also love that this series is not only full of fantastic adventures, but also includes themes like the importance of friendship, loyalty and bravery, among others. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is a wonderful introduction to this world and I recommend it to children, teens and adults alike. It's truly a book everyone should read. Side note: This time around I decided not read this book myself, but rather let someone read it to me, namely Stephen Fry. If you enjoy audiobooks, or want to get into them, I highly recommend you give this one a chance. Fry's one of the best narrators I've come across thus far. ...weiterlesen