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Harry potter and the

philosopher's stone
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J.K ROWLING
J.K ROWLING KNOWN AS JOANNE KATHLEENE is the best know author for the 7 harry potter books . British author and
philanthropist (A person who gives money or time to charity ) She wrote Harry Potter, a seven-volume children's fantasy series published
from 1997 to 2007 she sold over
. 600 million copies
. The books been translated in 84 languages
. and spawned a global media franchise
INCLUDING.......
. Films
. Video games
. A casual vacancy
.
When was J.K rowling born?
J.K. Rowling,, (born July 31, 1965, Yate, near Bristol, England)

When did she think of harry potter?


The idea of harry potter famously came to her during a delayed train from Manchester to London

The authors background


J. K. Rowling was born in 1965, and grew up in Chepstow, Gwent. She studied at Exeter University, where she
gained a French and Classics degree, and where her course included one year in Paris. As a postgraduate she
moved to London to work at Amnesty International, doing research into human rights abuses in Francophone
Africa.
.

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character Analysis
main character : harry potter
Main details of the character
 How old is harry potter?
 Harry potter:  Harry Potter would be 42 years old
 Harry Potter lived in a fictional village  Harry potter was born was born on 31 July 1980 in a fictional village
called Godric’s Hollow with his parents called godrics hollow in the west country of England
Lily and James Potter when he was a
baby. The village is located in the West  harry potter die ?
Country of England and is noted for being  Harry potter was supposed to die and he did in the books and when he
home to a magical community like several did die his master would bring him back to life because he was the
master of the deadly hollows so I'm not technically sure .
other villages such as  What where harry potters emotions?
 Ottery St Catchpole  Harry Potter experiences a range of emotions throughout the book
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. He is initially unhappy
 and Tinworth1 and mistreated by his relatives, but he becomes excited and hopeful
 . However, when Harry was older he lived when he learns that he is a wizard and will be attending Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He also experiences fear and
in a fictional town called Little Whinging uncertainty as he navigates his new world and faces various
in Surrey with his Aunt Petunia and Uncle challenges. Ultimately, Harry demonstrates bravery and selflessness as
Vernon2. he works to protect the Philosopher’s Stone from Voldemort
Main details of the • Harry Potter’s personality and character traits developed over the
character slide 2
Harry Potter has many strengths, such as his
years as he faced various challenges and adventures. According to
one source, some of his personality traits are:
courage, loyalty, love, and magical talent. But he
also has some weaknesses, such as: Shy and quiet in books 1 and 2, when he was new to the wizarding
world and had low self-esteem due to his abusive upbringing by his
aunt and uncle.
 He can be reckless and impulsive, making Adventurous in books 3 and 4, when he explored the secrets of
decisions without thinking of the consequences Hogwarts, travelled back in time, competed in the Triwizard
 He can lash out at his loved ones when he is Tournament, and faced Voldemort again.
angry or stressed Independent and responsible in books 5 and 6, when he formed
Dumbledore’s Army, fought against the Ministry of Magic, learned
 He can judge people too harshly or unfairly about Voldemort’s past, and witnessed Dumbledore’s death.
based on his own standards. Courageous and loyal in book 7 and beyond, when he went on a
 He can be self-absorbed and forget that others quest to destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes, sacrificed himself for the
have problems too. greater good, and defeated Voldemort once and for all.
Harry Potter is also known for being brave, kind, stubborn,
 He can lack common sense and intellectual impulsive, curious, determined, compassionate, selfless, and
curiosity, relying too much on his instincts or humble. He values his friends and family above all else, and is
his friends.
willing to risk his life for them. He is also a talented Quidditch
 He is really bad at Divination, a subject that player and a natural leader. He has a strong sense of justice and
involves predicting the future. morality, but sometimes breaks rules for the right reasons. He has
 These weaknesses make him a more realistic a scar on his forehead shaped like a lightning bolt, which is a
and relatable character, but they also cause symbol of his connection to Voldemort
him trouble and put him in danger throughout
his story.
Characters
description
harry potter has a thin face, knobbly knees,
jet-black hair and bright-green eyes. He
wears round glasses held together with a lot
of Sellotape and has a lightning-bolt-shaped
scar on his forehead.

What did harry potter go through?

Harry Potter starts as an orphan who is


maltreated by his relatives and grows up to
be a timid boy unsure of his abilities. He
discovers that he is a wizard and that his
parents were killed by an evil wizard named
Voldemort, who also tried to kill him but
failed. Harry has a scar on his forehead as a
result of this attack.
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Summary of the book
It’s a story about a young boy named harry potter who discovers
he's a wizard and goes to a magical school along with his friends
Ron and Hermione , harry potter uncovers a plot by the evil lord
Voldemort to steal a powerful stone that can grant immortality .
They battle Voldemort to protect the stone and save wizarding
world.
Book review
Harry potter and the philosophers
stone is Captivating and imaginative
book that will keep readers addicted
from start to the end
J.K Rowling's writing style are well
developed and relatable the story is
full adventure, magic and mystery
making it a great for both children
and adults The books themes of
friendship, courage and
perseverance are also verry
inspiring, Overall this book is a
must be read book for fantasy and
adventure story lovers .
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Harry potter and the
philosophers stone

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philosophers stone
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