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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.?

Andrea I grew up in Europe and knew what Philosopher’s Stone was long before Harry Potter. It was one of those mythical objects, like the holy grail or the f…moreI grew up in Europe and knew what Philosopher’s Stone was long before Harry Potter. It was one of those mythical objects, like the holy grail or the fountain of youth that people in books and history searched for. Maybe American kids were not that exposed to these stories? Or maybe publishers, like the movie industry, like to cater to the lowest common denominator to maximize their gain. Executives always think that the general public is stupid.(less)

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

by J.K. Rowling

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