We just didn’t realise how gorgeously colourful the sorting hat was… quite different from the one with the face in the films! Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous - or both. The story is now published as a book (hardback, ebook and audio) in the English language, and is translated into 26 languages, each edition with its own unique illustrations by children. The wrapper is not faded along the spine and there aren t any tears, no heavy scratches or heavy creases. Rowling’s fairy tale for younger children, The Ickabog, was serialised for free online for children during the Covid-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020 and is now published as a book illustrated by children, with her royalties going to her charitable trust, Volant, to benefit charities helping alleviate social deprivation and assist vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.

This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights – the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback. The Silkworm followed in 2014, Career of Evil in 2015, Lethal White in 2018, Troubled Blood in 2020 and The Ink Black Heart in 2022.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. Mysterious letters written in emerald green ink begin arriving at Number 4 Privet Drive, launching Harry from his dull life with the Dursleys into an extraordinary world of magic wands and flying broomsticks.

This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights – the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback. Inspired by the original companion volume, it was the first in a series of new adventures featuring wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander. The hardcover illustrated version of this story is perfect gift for a family to have in the house for a lifetime.My daughter is absolutely delighted with this complete set, and keeps messaging me as she's discovering new things in the books! Jo was in the ‘stupid’ row, ‘as far right as you could possibly get without sitting in the playground’. Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book – Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.