95 pages • 3 hours read
J. K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1997A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 11-year-old orphan Harry Potter learns he is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he makes friends and enemies, discovers secrets about his parents, and faces challenges that test his bravery. Guided by friends Ron and Hermione, Harry uncovers the mystery of the Sorcerer's Stone and encounters dark forces linked to his past.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone captivates with rich world-building and endearing characters, making it a favorite among children and adults. Its imaginative plot and themes of friendship and bravery resonate widely. However, some critics note formulaic elements and simplistic prose. Overall, a magical start to a beloved series.
Who Should Read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?
Readers who enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling are typically fans of imaginative, adventurous, and character-driven stories. Similar to C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, they appreciate rich world-building, magical elements, and themes of friendship and bravery.