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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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Brief synopsis (no spoilers):
Magic exists in the world, and users of magic work hard to keep that a secret. They have separate schools, government, and jobs. Harry Potter is famous in the wizarding world because he, as a toddler, defeated the most powerful evil wizard in the world. But he grew up under the care of his Aunt and Uncle who hate magic, so he knew nothing of his fame or of magic until wizard Hagrid showed up on his doorstep on his 11th birthday, and started him on the greatest adventure of his life.

 Category:
YA fiction

 Why I chose this book:
I've read the series several times, but I've never reviewed them

 My personal opinion:
The story is excellent, and the story telling is top notch- lots of humor, gripping plot, believable characters. I love the lessons it teaches of confidence, bravery, and good fighting against evil. The Dursleys and Malfoy drive me crazy, but they do a good job of providing opposition.

 Warnings
Language: None
Violence: Fighting, but nothing graphic
"Adult" situations: None
Death: Past deaths referenced

 Movie rating equivalent:
PG

 Protagonist description:
Harry is unsure of himself, but becomes very competent very quickly

 Point of view of story:
Third, focused on Harry

 Book length:
Medium-long

 Story flow:
Excellent

 Grammar and spelling issues:
None

 Character connection (no spoilers):
Love all of them! This is probably my favorite series of all time.

 For series:
Independent or integral: 
Integral

 Series review as a whole:
Outstanding. Aspects from the very first book carry through to the end, and become significant.

 If you only have time for one, read:
Start at the beginning- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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