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Graphic: Child abuse
Minor: Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Racism, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Fatphobia
Minor: Death, Violence, Murder, War
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Death of parent
Graphic: Child abuse, Fatphobia
Moderate: Vomit
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Classism
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Death, Fatphobia, Sexism, Antisemitism, Car accident, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Sexism
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Harry Potter #1
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.25
Pub Date: June 26 1997
T H R E E • W O R D S
Magical • Timeless • Original
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Orphaned as an infant, Harry Potter has lived with his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and cousin Dudley (muggles) ever since. His life on Privet Drive hasn't been easy, so when letters start arriving for Harry his life is about to change forever. He is being summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he will train as a wizard now that he is old enough. It is during his first year at Hogwarts that Harry discovers he has special powers, and a prominent place among the wizarding world.
💭 T H O U G H T S
The book that started it all! It's been nearly 20 years since I first read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and it was absolutely magical to return to Hogwarts as an adult. This time around I listened while reading along with my book. I thoroughly enjoyed the added dimension the narration provided. I forgot how fun and adventurous this series is, and yes, it's a different experience reading as an adult but it's still an amazing escape. It goes without saying that the writing is elementary, but this is marketed for children so it's not surprising. And yet J.K. Rowling's has created an incredible world to escape into time and time again. I love how this book sets the stage for things to come, and foreshadows so much I didn't realize the first time. One of my favourite things is the budding friendship between Harry, Ron and Hermione. For me there will always be something about book one that holds a special place in the series. Looking forward to continuing on with my re-read in the coming months.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• all readers!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
"After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Death, Death of parent