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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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11/22/13

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

TITLE:  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: J.K. Rowling 
PUBLISHER: Scholastic         PUBLICATION DATE:  1997
AWARDS:  
  • NestlĂ© Smarties Book Prize 1997 Gold Medal 9-11 years
  • FCBG Children’s Book Award 1997 Overall winner and Longer Novel Category
  • Birmingham Cable Children’s Book Award 1997
  • Young Telegraph Paperback of the Year 1998
  • British Book Awards 1997 Children’s Book of the Year
  • Sheffield Children’s Book Award 1998
  • Booklist Editors Choice 1998
  • Whitaker’s Platinum Book Award 2001
  • New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
  • Publishers Weekly Best Book of 1998
GENRE: Fiction     READING LEVEL:  9-11 years
BRIEF OVERVIEW: This book is the first in the Harry Potter series. Harry learns that he is a wizard, and starts attending a school for wizards to learn more about his inheritance. 
INTEGRATED ACTIVITY: Students will create their own magical wand, using paper towel tubes, and various decorations. 
REVIEWER’S NAME & AFFILIATION: Morgan Rigsby, Valdosta State University 


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