Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Joanne Rowling

Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic!
Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay`s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation`s favourite children`s book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling`s timeless classic, Jim Kay`s glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike.
When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he`s the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord`s curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous - or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
Reviews
"Kay`s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone is a triumph - a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read" - Telegraph
"Seeing Jim Kay`s illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter`s world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it" - J.K. Rowling
"The most handsome and desirable gift book of the year. It is stunning … with full colour illustrations throughout from Greenaway Medal winner Kay, who breathes incredible life into these much loved characters and locations, staying faithful to Rowling`s vision but revitalising the story for a new generation" - Bookseller
"One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times" - Sunday Telegraph
"The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children`s books which are read and reread into adulthood" - Times Literary Supplement