Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book Discussion Kit
Kits for Teens
J.K. Rowling
Readers rate it 4.3 (10.7K on Hardcover)
309 pages · Released 2012 · Scholastic Inc.
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a beloved children's fantasy novel featuring a young orphan discovering his magical heritage at wizard school. The story contains very minimal violence (no graphic descriptions) and no profanity, sexual content, or substance use. While there are some mildly scary elements like ghosts and a dark antagonist, the tone remains age-appropriate for middle-grade readers and is widely recommended for children ages 8 and up.
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From the publisher
Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches. Illustrated by Mary GrandPre'. Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches. Illustrated by Mary GrandPre'.
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- England
- series:Harry_Potter
- Ghosts
- Monsters
- Vampires
- Witches
- Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
- Magic and Supernatural
- Cleverness
- School Life
- school stories
- Wizards
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ISBN 9780590353427 · Scholastic Inc.