
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- First published
- 1997
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
A new school opens up a much larger magical world. This first novel includes danger and the death of Harry's parents, so it's best saved for a child who is ready for a longer fantasy.
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Publication history & sources
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