Rowling, J.K. (1998). Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone. New York: Scholastic Press. (Illus. by Mary GrandPre). Ages 8-12. Modern Fantasy.

Harry Potter requires students to follow along with the story and learn a new vocabulary! In this good versus evil novel, follow Harry as he enters school at Hogwarts, an institution which teaches witchcraft. He soon discovers more about his deceased parents and the powers that he has inherited. Not for everyone, some controversy surrounds the content of this book.

DVD available/Warner Home Video (2001) PG rating

British National Book Award for Children.