Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling is the first book in the beloved Harry Potter series. It introduces Harry, an orphaned boy who discovers on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard. He receives an invitation to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes friends like Ron and Hermione, learns magic, and uncovers secrets about his past. As he explores the magical world, Harry learns about the Philosopher's Stone, an object with the power to grant immortality. He ultimately faces Lord Voldemort, the dark wizard who killed his parents, and begins his journey as the "Boy Who Lived."