This is J.K Rowling's first book in the series and my favorite so far. She's an amazing writer with such depth and a remarkable ability to see the world in the eyes of the children who will read and love this book just as I have. You don't even realize it but as you are reading this book there is this certain love you begin to have for each of the main characters (Harry, Ron, Hermione) and a certain loathing for the bad guys (Professor Snape, Draco Malfoy). Children and adults alike will find a special place in their hearts for this series. I know I did.