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This new-edition Harry Potter book brings characters and adventures to life on the page

The Kindle in Motion version of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone was released on September 5.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone has come to life in a novel interactive reading experience.

A new edition of the first of the HP books, designed for Kindle in Motion, features moving illustrations, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the wizarding world.

Jim Kay’s full-colour illustrations have been animated in the digital reading experience, which was released on Tuesday.

Here’s a preview of what to expect.

Smoke billows from the Hogwarts Express on the cover.

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Here’s a hypnotic Draco Malfoy.

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And take a look at the detailed Gringotts goblin:

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The landmark book by JK Rowling turned 20 in June.

While the animations add unique touch, users can opt to read the Kindle version in text-only form. The new edition is compatible with Kindle Fire tablets, as well as the Kindle for Android and iOS apps.

The Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone Kindle edition is available on Amazon for £6.99, bringing further magic to the novels’ legacy.

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