Eleven-year-old Harry Potter is first introduced to the wizarding world by a towering, sasquatch looking man named Hagrid, who informs him that he’s a wizard and is invited to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here, he will begin a journey of magic like no other. He will make loyal friends, learn of the rich history of the magical world, and conjure otherworldly spells. Along the way, he will uncover secrets about his dark past and face off against the most dangerous wizard known to man - all in his first year.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was an excellent way to begin this truly spectacular series of books. The book perfectly combines suspenseful sequences with emotion-packed roller coasters and does a good job of introducing the setting and characters that will be present in the future books. The subtle, humorous moments and unique characters make this book a classic. The story is always fun to read and deserves a 5 out of 5. I would highly recommend reading the proceeding books to this one as they all build up to an amazing climax toward the end of the plot.