Australia: Bloomsbury, 1997. Book. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. 42nd printing of the 1st paperback edition, biro mark to back of front covery. Spine uncreased. Where possible small books will have postage reduced.

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First published by Bloomsbury in the UK in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone set off a literary epic that would envelop and change children's literature for the 21st Century. The first book of a seven-book series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone quickly captured the imagination and admiration of children and adults alike, and would go on to win countless awards in literature. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has been translated into over seventy languages, including Latin and Greek. It, along with the other six books in the series, has been cinematically adapted as well. British Fantasy Award (1999), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adolescent Literature (2008), British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year (1998), Smarties Prize (1997), Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002) ...more Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury (2002), Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award (2001), South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2001), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2000), Charlotte Award (2000), Nene Award (2000), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2000), Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2001), Blue Hen Book Award for Chapter Book (2001), Nevada Young Readers' Award for Young Reader Category (2000), Sasquatch Reading Award (2000), Golden Archer Award for Middle/Junior High (2000), Indian Paintbrush Book Award (2000), Carnegie Medal Nominee (1997), ALA's Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults (1999)

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Bookseller: Caerwen Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 041037
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Author: Rowling, J.K
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
ISBN 10: 0747532745
ISBN 13: 9780747532743
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Place of Publication: Australia
Date Published: 1997
Keywords: CHILDREN BOOKS JUVENILE FICTION SCIENCE

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