Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first book in the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. The story follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowling's imaginative world-building, lovable characters, and themes of friendship, bravery, and the battle between good and evil have made the Harry Potter series a beloved and influential part of contemporary literature.