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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.?
Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) Most American readers would have no idea what the Philosopher's Stone refers to, certainly child readers wouldn't have a clue. They do however know th…moreMost American readers would have no idea what the Philosopher's Stone refers to, certainly child readers wouldn't have a clue. They do however know the word "sorcerer."(less)
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
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