Michael asked this question about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1):
Why did they choose to change the title for the U.S.?
Misha I think Alyssandra has the right of it, although philosopher actually makes more sense- because transmuting 'baser metals' into gold was actually a go…moreI think Alyssandra has the right of it, although philosopher actually makes more sense- because transmuting 'baser metals' into gold was actually a goal for the old philosophers.

Also, having the kid riding a broomstick on the cover should be enough to get across there might be some magic happening in the book. (less)
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Jaden McNally True. And seeing as Dumbledore and Flamel were alchemists, that makes sense.
Mar 23, 2016 03:32PM · flag
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Sabrina But on a lot of covers it's a boy about to get run over by a train ...more
Jan 01, 2020 10:33PM · flag
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