Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was J.K. Rowling's first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard . The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 78 languages. When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON . I've yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn't been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children's books which are read and reread into adulthood