# Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1): Volume 1 - Hardcover

by **J. K. Rowling** (Author), **Jim Kay** (Illustrator)

The beloved first book of the Harry Potter series, now fully illustrated by award-winning artist Jim Kay.

For the first time, J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift for a child being introduced to the series and for dedicated fans.

Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.

All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.

But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry - and anyone who reads about him - will find unforgettable.

### Author Biography

J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first was published as __Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone__ in the UK in 1997. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication of __Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows__.

To accompany the series, J.K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity, __Quidditch Through the Ages__and __Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them__, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and __The Tales of Beedle the Bard__, in aid of Lumos. She also collaborated on the writing of a stage play, __Harry Potter and the Cursed Child__, which was published as a script book.

Her other books for children include the fairy tale __The Ickabog__ and __The Christmas Pig__, which were published in 2020 and 2021 respectively and have also been bestsellers. She is also the author of books for adults, including a bestselling crime fiction series.

J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honors for her writing. She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children's charity Lumos.

To find out more about J.K. Rowling visit jkrowlingstories.com.

  
Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in _A Monster Calls_ by Patrick Ness. Jim studied illustration at the University of Westminster and since graduating has worked in the archives of Tate Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Jim has produced concept work for television and contributed to a group exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He now lives and works in Northamptonshire, England, with his wife.

**Number of Pages:** 256

**Dimensions:** 1.3 x 10.6 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 06, 2015

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 5.5

**Point Value:** 12

## Details

- **Price:** 39.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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