Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling the author has based the series on the young wizard Harry Potter.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone begins by introducing the violent and deathly character named Voldermort. He who must not be named kills Harry's parents one night yet does not kill Harry but leaves him with a scar on his forehead. From there three professors from the school of Hogwarts take Harry to which muggle (no wizard) Aunt and Uncle where he is brought up. In short Harry receives a letter when he is older enough to attend the school of wizards called Hogwarts. Hagrid is one of the closest character to Harry on his journey. At the school he meets two first years on the train called Hermione and Ron. It is the from there that the book leads the reader to many adventures of the three young students. Harry is not scared and searches to find the answers about his parents death.
The book written by J.k. Rowling is detailed and tells that story very well. I would recommend that this book to be read out aloud by the teacher to students from year 5-7. This will allow the teacher to ask open and close ended questions. From there students would be able to write a summary of each chapter and be part of their assessment. This is a strategy used at the school I am placed at and works very well. However this book would be ideal for silent reading for those students who are capable of reading at high levels.
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