Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – J.K. Rowling 2027-28

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling is the first book in the Harry Potter series. A boy who lives under the stairs finds out on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard, and goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Bloomsbury paperback has 17 chapters, and it is one of the most popular reading books for Classes 5 to 8 in the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies it with cash on delivery across Pakistan and delivery to the Gulf countries.

Quick facts about this copy

• Title on the cover: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
• Author: J.K. Rowling
• Publisher: Bloomsbury (printed at the foot of the cover)
• Cover picture: a night scene with the Hogwarts castle, Harry, Hagrid in a big coat, and a boat on a lake
• Chapters: 17, from page 1 to page 310 on the contents spread
• First published: 1997
• Note on the title: in the United States the same book is called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
• Session: a favourite for 2027-28 reading

What is the story?

Harry Potter has lived since he was a baby with his aunt, uncle and cousin, who treat him badly, make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs and never tell him the truth about his parents. Just before his eleventh birthday, letters start to arrive for him, and then a huge man named Hagrid arrives to tell Harry something amazing: his parents were a witch and a wizard, and he is famous in the magical world for surviving an attack by the dark wizard Voldemort.

Harry goes shopping for a wand and a pet owl in Diagon Alley, catches a train from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, and starts at Hogwarts. He makes friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, is sorted into a house by the Sorting Hat, plays a new sport called Quidditch, and finds out that something dangerous is hidden in the castle. Over a year of lessons, rivalries and discoveries, the three friends begin to follow a trail that leads to the secret of the Philosopher's Stone and a final encounter at the end of the book.

It is a story about friendship, courage and finding where you belong. It is also an old-fashioned school story, a mystery and a fantasy all in one, and that mix is why it has been read by so many children and adults.

Contents of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (with page numbers)

The book in four stages

1. Before Hogwarts (chapters 1 to 4, pages 1 to 65). The Dursleys, the letters and Hagrid's arrival. This section sets up Harry's world and builds up the curiosity.
2. Getting ready (chapters 5 and 6, pages 66 to 120). Shopping for school and the train journey. Readers meet Ron and begin to see the magical world.
3. First term (chapters 7 to 11, pages 121 to 207). The Sorting Hat, the Potions Master, a midnight duel, Hallowe'en and the first Quidditch match. This is the cosy school-story part of the book, with some real danger.
4. The mystery (chapters 12 to 17, pages 208 to 310 and beyond). The Mirror of Erised, Nicolas Flamel, a baby dragon, the Forbidden Forest and the trapdoor lead to the last chapter and the answer to the secret.

Who should read it?

• Students in Classes 5 to 8. The language is straightforward, and the length (over 300 pages) is a good challenge for a confident reader.
• Younger children can enjoy it as a read-aloud from about Class 3.
• Parents who want a long, absorbing book that will help a child build reading stamina.
• English teachers looking for a novel to teach plot, setting and characters, and for creative writing tasks such as "My first day at Hogwarts".

Why read it?

It is an excellent confidence-builder for readers who think long books are too hard, because once they get through the first few chapters, they cannot stop. It has a strong set of characters whom children come to care about. The mystery plot makes readers pay attention to small details, and the school setting is something everyone can relate to. Finally, the book has had such an influence on modern English that reading it helps you understand many references in conversation and in other books.

When and how to use it

Set a daily target, such as ten pages. Draw a map of Hogwarts as you go. After chapter 7, ask your child which house they would like to be in, and why. After the final chapter, write a letter to Harry from a new student in the next year. If a child has seen the film, ask them to list the differences between the film and the book, which is a good way to practise careful reading.

Is it a good choice for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is one of the most requested reading novels for the 2027-28 session. If your school has named a specific edition, send us your list on WhatsApp so we can match it.

Other books for the same reader

• Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: another classic fantasy where children enter a magical world.
• Matilda and The Witches: shorter books with clever children and magic.
• The Hound of the Baskervilles for readers who like the mystery side of the story.

Buy it in Urdu Bazar, Lahore

• Shop: Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000
• Urdu Bazar Lahore book shop number: 0317 4846676 (call or WhatsApp)
• Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM; closed on Sunday
• Delivery: all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone right for session 2027-28?

Yes. It is a popular reading novel for Classes 5 to 8 in 2027-28. Check your school's list for any specific edition.

Is this the same as the Sorcerer's Stone?

Yes. The Sorcerer's Stone is the title used in the United States. This Bloomsbury edition uses the British title.

How many chapters does it have?

Seventeen, from "The Boy Who Lived" on page 1 to "The Man with Two Faces" on page 310.

Is it suitable for Class 4?

Many Class 4 readers enjoy it, but it is a long book. Reading together is a good way to start.

Do you deliver outside Lahore?

Yes, all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries. WhatsApp 0317 4846676.

Inside the book — contents and sample pages