Harrius Potter Et Philosophi Lapis: (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) -

In case you don't remember, Harry Potter is an eleven year old wizard. Long ago, Harry's parents were killed in a battle with the evil Lord Voldemort. When we first meet Harry, he is living miserably with his repulsive and non-magical (or Muggle) Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon and their even more revolting son Dudley. Following a bizarre but hilarious chain of events, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with an outrageous cast of characters, including super-smart Hermione, vile Draco Malfoy, sinister Professor Snape and the wise Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Adventures galore ensue...<br><br><b>Author:</b> J. K. Rowling<br><b>Publisher:</b> Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books<br><b>Published:</b> 07/07/2003<br><b>Pages:</b> 256<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.78lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.76h x 5.33w x 0.91d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781582348254<br><b>Language:</b> Latin<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 6<br><b>Point Value:</b> 12<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>18534 / Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p><b>J. K. Rowling </b>was born in Chipping Sodbury in the UK in 1965. Such a funny-sounding name for a birthplace may have contributed to her talent for collecting odd names. Jo always loved writing more than anything and in 1996, one year after she finished it, Bloomsbury bought her first novel, <i>Harry Potte