 The first book in the sensational Harry Potter series is brought to new life in this new illustrated edition. Jim Kay enchants readers with full, double page multimedia paintings of every aspect of the Harry Potter world. With over 100 different illustrations the book is filled with details from the Hogwarts Express, to an infographic about the different types of dragon eggs. All of J.K. Rowling’s beloved characters are expressed with vibrant colors in order to add even more depth to their personalities. Veteran Harry Potter fans and first time readers will love this breathtaking interpretation of the Wizarding World. amo |
| Title: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone Author: J.K. Rowling Illustrator: Jim Kay Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Copyright: 2015 Original Language: English Original Copyright: 1997 ISBN: 978-0-545-79035-2 Hardcover pages: 256 Age range: 9-12 Genre: Fantasy Book setting: England Author’s ethnicity: English Author’s residence: England Illustrator’s ethnicity: English Illustrator’s residence: England Subjects: Harry Potter, Hogwarts, Magic, Witches, Wizards, |
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone
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