*Follow Harry Potter as he embarks on a magical life journey in the first book of J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series. Harry Potter has never heard of Hogwarts when letters begin to drop on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellow parchment with a purple seal, the letters are quickly seized by his dreadful aunt and uncle. On Harry's eleventh birthday, a giant man with wild eyes, Rubeus Hagrid, bursts in with astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard and has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A wonderful adventure is ready to begin! J.K. Rowling's worldwide bestsellers continue to enchant new generations of readers. Harry's first adventure with his friends, Ron and Hermione, will transport you to Hogwarts, a magical castle filled with vanishing staircases, white ghosts, and magical paintings that fly from frame to frame. This beautiful hardcover edition features a striking cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, as well as revamped additional material including fun facts exploring the roots of names like Albus Dumbledore, Hedwig, and other beloved characters. This is the perfect starting point for anyone ready to get lost in the greatest children's books of all time.*