Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

Analyzing the book that launched a phenomenon. When it comes to Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts, there's a lot to unpack--and that doesn't just include his Invisibility Cloak! In The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion: Volume I Sorcerer's Stone, first-time readers and longtime fans of the Potter series will discover deep and insightful analysis, fact-based commentary, and complementary information compiled from a variety of official sources....

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches.

Harry vive con sus horribles tíos y el insorportable primo Dudley, hasta que su ingreso en el Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería cambia su vida para siempre. Allí aprenderá trucos y encantamientos fabulosos, y hará un puñado de buenos amigos... aunque también algunos temibles enemigos. Y, sobre todo, conocerá los secretos que lo ayudarán a cumplir con su destino. Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy...

A magical journey through all seven years of Harry Potter adventures.

Covers literary adaptations in four main categories: classic literature; contemporary bestsellers and popular fiction; nonfiction, encompassing biography, true crime, history, and memoirs; and children's and young adult literature. Sidebars will highlight people, such as authors, film directors, screenwriters, actors, producers, who are particularly identified with adaptation or a particular work.

The Science of Harry Potter teases out the scientific explanations and surprising factual foundation of marvels and mysteries of dragons, broomsticks, and all the wonderful oddities of the enchanted world. Highfield uses the elements of the books as a springboard into discussions of fascinating scientific issues. He delves into the archaeology of witchcraft, tracing the origin and uses of wands and cauldrons as revealed at ancient European dig sites....