Orphaned Harry leads a miserable life with his unpleasant aunt and uncle, and his selfish and spoilt cousin. But then strange letters start to arrive and Harry discovers that he has a great destiny ahead of him. First, he must go to Hogwarts School of Wizards and Witches, which is reached by departing from the secret platform nine and three quarters in King's Cross Station. Wonderfully magical, school-based adventures follow as Harry carves out his new, heroic role in life. (8+)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc