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New Illustrated Edition of ‘Harry Potter’ Is Coming This Year

According to Scholastic – the American publisher of the Harry Potter series, a special new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is coming out later this year on October…

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According to Scholastic - the American publisher of the Harry Potter series, a special new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is coming out later this year on October 20th.

Scholastic revealed in a press release: "This new edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the perfect way to start a new generation of readers on their Hogwarts journey, and at the same time is sure to be a treasured keepsake for fans to add to their collection. The Harry Potter series continues to inspire readers of all ages with its universal themes of friendship, imagination and the triumph of good over evil."

The new edition will have full-color illustrations on almost every page, as well as eight interactive, special paper craft features.

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