I bought and read this book to see what all the hype was about. The hype is more than well-deserved. Rowling's imagination and writing "wizardry" is unmatched. I seriously could not put it down. It makes me happy to know there are books for kids with advanced vocabulary, original ideas, and exciting fantasy worlds to slip into. I happened to see a 2-hour biography on Rowling one time and the story of her life and how she created our infamous friend, Harry, was reason enough to read the books.

Released on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Delta Hotel--Queen St. in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

left in tourism pamphlet rack in main lobby

I noticed the book in the lobby of the Delta Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. I've been meaning to read the book for awhile. I'll take it with me and read it, then pass it on, probably leaving it in the lobby of a hotel in my home town.

Loved the book!!!! Great imagination. I took the book with me to Iqaluit and left it in the lobby of the Capital Suites Hotel yesterday afternoon. It was gone when I went to check out this morning. I sincerely hope the next reader will enjoy it as much as I did.

Will leave book at airport the next time I am in Ottawa