In this full-color illustrated hardback version of the nation's favourite children's book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, get ready to be mesmerised by Jim Kay's stunning depiction of the wizarding world and beloved characters. Jim Kay's magnificent illustrations will enthral readers of all reading levels because they are brimming with rich detail and humour that wonderfully compliments J.K. Rowling's timeless classic. Harry Potter, who is unhappy and ordinary, receives a letter that reveals a long-buried secret?one that he is apparently the last person to know. When Harry was a newborn, a Dark Lord's curse killed his wizard parents, but he managed to escape it. As Harry departs for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from his uncaring aunt and uncle, he discovers a terrible secret when he sees a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he learns about a missing stone with extraordinary abilities that may be precious, lethal, or both. A fantastic journey is about to start!