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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1

Written by: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings.

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'.

Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

Theme music composed by James Hannigan

Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter stories never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.

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About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold more than 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films.

She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos).

In 2012, J.K. Rowling's digital company and digital publisher Pottermore was launched, a place where fans can enjoy the latest news from across the wizarding world, features and original writing by J.K. Rowling.

Her first novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, was published in September 2012 and adapted for TV by the BBC in 2015. J.K. Rowling also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, featuring private detective Cormoran Strike. The first four novels The Cuckoo's Calling (2013), The Silkworm (2014), Career of Evil (2015) and Lethal White (2018) all topped the national and international bestseller lists. The first three have been adapted for television, produced by Brontë Film and Television.

J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard commencement speech was published in 2015 as an illustrated book, Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination, and sold in aid of Lumos and university-wide financial aid at Harvard.

In 2016, J.K. Rowling collaborated with writer Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany on the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which is now running at The Palace Theatre in London's West End and at The Lyric Theatre on Broadway.

Also in 2016, J.K. Rowling made her screenwriting debut with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A prequel to the Harry Potter series, this new adventure of Magizoologist Newt Scamander marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. The second film in the series, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released in November 2018.

The script book of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two was published in 2016. The original screenplays of the Fantastic Beasts films are published too: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018).

As well as receiving an OBE and Companion of Honour for services to children's literature, J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours, including France's Légion d'Honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

www.jkrowling.com

Image: Photography Debra Hurford Brown © J.K. Rowling 2018

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"A marriage made in heaven, Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter." (The Times)

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enjoyed my first audible book

narration was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though I read the book before but listening with the best narrator makes the experience way much better. I am never going to forget about this book. Thanks Audible.

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Brilliant 👌 👌 👌

I have read the books and watched the movies over and over again because I am such a huge fan. But the audiobook took the experience to an amazingly higher level. I never thought I could enjoy the HP series more. A big round of applause for Stephen Fry whose top notch recital performance of the book did wonders throughout! Now I am rushing to buy the rest of the six books as well. 🥳

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Best series of all time! STEPHEN FRY’s narration is GOLD!

I came across Harry potter through the movies(like many of you) and was curious what the books had in stall for me. I was delighted b this world created by JK Rowling. The magical world she has created will make you wish you were a part of the wizarding world and not muggles(non magical folks). Once you start listening to this book, you will get hooked.

Narration by Stephen Fry is really good, you’ll be able to differentiate between different characters easily(such is his narration)He’s the best narrator on AUDIBLE. Period.

P.s. I have finished all 7 books.

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The narration is on point!!

The series is great by itself, but Stephen's narration makes you want to listen to it again and again. ...

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Amazing

Though the audiobook was good, but a female voice for the female characters would have been great.

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very good narration by stephen fry

well I don't need to review harry potter....everyone knows reading it is a magical experience.....but the audio book narrated by stephen fry...is a must try for all potter fans... he narrates it so well...a truley magical listening

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Stephen fry is an amaze in narration

I think I don't need to review the sheer awesome of this book!
Stephen Fry's amazing narration kept me glued to this book.

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exceptional

i have seen the Movie but this is amazing
good read... excellent narrative and awesome story

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most interesting story I ever read !!

Nice narration, the story is brilliant

Almost everyone character is awesome totally recommend for
people like me . 😁😁😁😁😁

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all time favourite

bestest of all time and never gets old at all loved it from the botttom of my heart

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