Book series of Harry Potter were written by Mrs. J.K. Rowling. She could publish those books. The idea of Harry Potter was come to her mind, while she was waiting for a train trip from Manchester to London. Harry Potter has been rejected by publishers for several times (12 times). She didn’t give up her effort. The book, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was published in 1997. It became so popular all around the world.
Outline of the story:
Harry Potter was living with his cruel uncle and aunty. They didn’t treat him well. He received a letter on his eleventh birthday. It was the beginning of arriving mysterious letters. Then a giant person came to carry him to Hogwarts school. His name was Hagrid. Hogwarts school is a wonderful school, and it has been created lots of Philosophers, according to the story. Harry got to know that his parents were died at their attempt of saving little Harry from a cruel sorcerer, Voldemort. Hagrid guided Harry to purchase the tools such as broomstick, cauldron, owl which are required to a student of Hogwarts school. Harry didn’t know how famous he is, until he comes out from uncle’s home. Harry met wonderful two friends at his school. Not only them, he met lots of wonderful sorcerers from there. Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger were the best friends of Harry. Students of Hogwarts school are divided into its houses by using a magic hat. Harry and his two friends were selected to Gryffindor house. Harry learns lots of interesting subjects from different professors. Ron, and Hermione supported Harry at his adventures. Harry Potter had to face the cruel sorcerer, Voldemort who is the murder of his parents, when he was at Hogwarts school. The book, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s stone has an interesting story.
Evaluation:
This story includes adventures, fantasy. Not only children, anyone can read this book without age limitations. Audacity, honesty, and accepting challenges of Harry Potter are characterized by the book, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s stone. Voldemort tries to occupy the philosopher’s stone, according to the story of the book. Harry fights to protect that stone from Voldemort. When someone has good friends, he/she can achieve their goals successfully. Good friends always protect their friends. Hermione, and Ron protected Harry. And also, they helped him. Harry considers Hogwarts school as his home due to he got lots of valuable things from that school. In addition to the entertainment, this book gives lots of valuable advice to both children and adults.
By: W.I.M.Withanage
Author’s bio
I am Iresha Mihirani who is interested in writing and drawing. I create short stories, articles, scientific fictions, essays, cartoons, and doodles in my leisure time. I write to give a happiness to readers and to express a valuable idea or a message to society. I participate in the essay writing contest which is organized by Monomousumi services, and I contributed to Weaver International Magazine as an editor.
