The magical journey begins with Harry Potter's discovery that he's a wizard on his eleventh birthday. Rescued from his miserable life with the Dursleys by a giant named Hagrid, Harry learns he's famous in the wizarding world and enrolls at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With his new friends Ron and Hermione, Harry uncovers the mystery of the Sorcerer's Stone and faces his first confrontation with the dark wizard who killed his parents. The book that started a global phenomenon and changed children's literature forever.

Why We Picked It: Because this is where the magic began. Rowling created something extraordinary—a story that works on every level, from thrilling adventure to profound exploration of friendship, courage, and the power of love. It's the perfect gateway to a lifetime of reading.

Details: • Author: J.K. Rowling • Illustrator: Mary GrandPré • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 1, 1998 • Series: Harry Potter, Book 1 • ISBN: 0590353403