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The title of the first book in the US is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Internationally the book is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

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What is the name of the first chapter of Harry Potter?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in America.In America and a few other countries the title was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone because the American publisher believed American children would not know what a Philosopher was. J.K Rowling later stated that she regrets allowing them to change it but didn't mind at the time because it was her first book and she was being published.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


What is a good website to find a summary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Answers.com has summaries of the Harry Potter books. Other good websites are MuggleNet and the Harry Potter Wikia.


How many books are there about Harry Potter?

There are seven Harry Potter books:1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.A2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows(*the seventh was only split in the film adaptation)There are other books from JK Rowling (two using pseudonyms). They are books mentioned in the Harry Potter books:1. The Tales of Beedle the Bard2. Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp3. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt ScamanderJ. K. Rowling has written seven books in the Harry Potter Series.


Is the first book in the series called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone not Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

The book was first published under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The US, and a few other countries, changed the title to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneas the US publisher believed children would not know what a Philosopher is and that Sorcerer sounded more exciting.


Who edited Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone?

Richard Francis-Bruce edited the film. He didn't edit any of the other films. Someone from Bloomsbury edited the UK book and someone from Scholastic edited the US book.

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Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets rated M?

No, like Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, it is rated PG. All of the other movies are rated M.


First and last book from Harry Potter?

The first book in the Harry Potter series is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(American title) or Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone(other countries). The last book in the Harry Potter series is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.


What is the name of the first chapter of Harry Potter?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in America.In America and a few other countries the title was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone because the American publisher believed American children would not know what a Philosopher was. J.K Rowling later stated that she regrets allowing them to change it but didn't mind at the time because it was her first book and she was being published.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


Is the first book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Yes. The book is titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US and some other countries.


Who is the main character in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Harry Potter is the main character in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Lord Voldemort and Albus Dumbledore are the other main characters.


What is the original name of harry poter?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is its real name. Although it is only known as this in the US and some other countries. It is called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in most places, including in the UK.


What is a good website to find a summary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?

Answers.com has summaries of the Harry Potter books. Other good websites are MuggleNet and the Harry Potter Wikia.


Difference between sorcerers stone and philosophers stone?

The "Sorcerer's Stone" and "Philosopher's Stone" refer to the same object in two different editions of the first Harry Potter book by J.K. Rowling. In the UK version, it is called the "Philosopher's Stone," while in the US version, it is called the "Sorcerer's Stone." The stone is a mythical substance that has the power to grant immortality.


What does ''Lacarnum Inflmarae'' mean in Harry Potter?

It is a charm used to light cloaks or other forms of garments. Hermione Granger used the charm to make Snape's cloak catch fire in philosophers stone.


How many books are there about Harry Potter?

There are seven Harry Potter books:1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.A2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows(*the seventh was only split in the film adaptation)There are other books from JK Rowling (two using pseudonyms). They are books mentioned in the Harry Potter books:1. The Tales of Beedle the Bard2. Quidditch Through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp3. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt ScamanderJ. K. Rowling has written seven books in the Harry Potter Series.


Has Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone been translated into other languages?

Yes, the Harry Potter series has been translated into over 60 languages.


Is the first book in the series called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone not Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

The book was first published under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The US, and a few other countries, changed the title to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneas the US publisher believed children would not know what a Philosopher is and that Sorcerer sounded more exciting.