What's the real name of the book, I can't remember? This was the first Harry Potter book I've ever read. On a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being teletubby material and 10 being great, I give this book an ........... 8!!! It's exciting, it really does suck you in and keep the action, suspense and excitement at a level that makes you want to read on, and on, and on. It's hard to put down. It begins with Harry's summer holidays living with the Dursley's. Though he does have a better existence now that his god-father has put some fear into the family, Harry still can't wait to get back to school. School is the most interesting part of the book, learning new magic in classes, having arguments with friends and foes alike. First day back at school there is a rude shock when the students are told there will be no quiddich this year, instead there is the famous triwizard tournament taking place at Hogwarts. Three students, three schools, and Harry is too young to enter. Like I said, I haven't read the other books, so I can't compare them to this one, but I like it. It's definitely worth a read it you've got a few days to kill. I have seen the first two movies though, and whoever was responsible for the cast did a pretty good job. Some of the characters in the movie (Hagrid, Ron, Hermione, McGonnogal?, Dumbledor) match really well with what is in the book. My wife told me the Dumbledor actor died recently, so Gandalf will take over. That would be good. Maby that's what he went onto after he sailed with the elves away from Middle Earth. It's a nice adventure with a good, but not so happy, ending.