The Author's Synopsis

THIS ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was included along with the opening chapters, when it was submitted to Bloomsbury. The descriptions of the lessons at Hogwarts in this synopsis make learning magic sound incredibly exciting. The text summarises what makes Harry Potter's world so fascinating and it captured the interest of the Bloomsbury editorial team.

Synopsis of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (1995)

J.K. ROWLING