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Crime & detection · 1997 · novel

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter series

Harry discovers that he is a wizard and enters Hogwarts, where friendship and learning magic open a world he never knew. His first school year blends a coming-of-age adventure with clues, hidden dangers and a mystery surrounding the Philosopher’s Stone.

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Speculative ideasAdventure & pursuitUncanny atmosphereClues & deduction

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