Home > Categories > Books > Audio/Video Books > Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Audiobook review

This 7 CD set tells the first sensational tale of Harry Potter, the finest and most famous of wizards. This wonderful story is narrated by Stephen Fry.
There was a shower of shooting stars when Harry Potter was born - weathermen all over our world of Muggles were amazed. But in the other world, the Ministry of Magic wasn t surprised at all, for Harry Potter was to be one of its finest and most famous wizards. Brought by flying motorcycle to live with his horrible Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia and their truly terrible son Dudley, Harry lives unhappily until his eleventh birthday.
He is rescued by the magic, if somewhat disorganised messenger, Hagrid, and taken to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn to practice his skills.
Harry Potter : 3 : The Prisoner of Azkaban
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter
Harry Potter : 4 : The Goblet of Fire
Top Trumps : Specials - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Top Trumps : Specials - Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Audiobook
Harry Potter : Golden Snitch Sticker Kit
Harry Potter : Time-Turner Sticker Kit
Building Cards - Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter: 2: The Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter: 5: The Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter: 6: The Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter: 7: The Deathly Hallows Part 1
Harry Potter: 8: The Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
Baking with love
Plague Ship
The Seven Realms #2 - The Exiled Queen
Everything You Need to Know about the Human Body
Star Wars Sticker Activity Book
Cavemice #7: I'm a Scaredy-Mouse
Revenger
I'm an Inky OctopusProduct reviews...
Most assuredly one of my favourite HP stories, this 7-cd set is skillfully narrated by the vocally-adept Stephen Fry, and again his voice gives life to the various characters... his characters sounded so 'real' I found myself 'watching the movie in my head' as I wandered around town with the cd-man hooked to my belt.
I loved the way he brought the Dursleys to life, especially the nasty Uncle Vernon and obnoxious Dudley. Having enjoyed the movie, I was made quite aware of the differences between the original story and the screenplay, with certain scenes being far longer and more detailed, and even some characters being dropped right out for the movie.
Overall, for the devoted fan, or those with sight problems, this is the version of the story you would be best served by, methinks.
Random listing from 'Books'...
My name is Victor Starspeeder, and I was so psyched that I had transferred to THE Jedi Academy! I didn't care that my big sister, Christina, was already here, and she said I would cramp her style. My last school sent me here because they said I needed "boundaries and structure." I thought that structure meant I'd get to do crazy Jedi stuff, but Master Yoda told me, "to the theater, we go. Drama Club, you will join!" Now I've ... more...
All trademarks, images and copyrights on this site are owned by their respective companies.
KIWIreviews is an independent entity, part of the Knock Out News Group. This is a free public forum presenting user opinions on selected products, and as such the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinion of kiwireviews.nz and are protected under New Zealand law by the "Honest Opinion" clause of the Defamation Act of 1992. KIWIreviews accepts no liability for statements made on this site, on the premise that they have been submitted as the true and honest opinions of the individual posters. In most cases, prices and dates stated are approximate and should be considered as only guidelines.
"I like to pick up hitchhikers. When they get in the car I say, "Put on your seat belt. I want to try something. I saw it once in a cartoon, but I think I can do it."
Steve Wright