Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone: The Otherwordly Calling

Harry Potter embodies the childhood fantasy of waking up with a new, better life. His life starts on a miserable arc of his parents dying, and being adopted by a family that despises him and his interests, living under the staircase. It's never a yearn for adventure with Harry as much as it is a desire for family and love. He doesn't necessarily dream of leaving to go learn magic, Harry simply dreams of having parents that love and care for him.

His innocence and morality is what sets him up as the run of the mill protagonist about to encounter a world like no other. From his worst moment of being shipped away to an island, Harry is immaculately rescued and informed of his bloodline of wizardry. Now having an explanation to his importance, as well as the bizarre scar on his forehead, Harry now is aware of his calling.

He goes with Hagrid and takes a leap into an entirely new life, re adjusting to the world around him rather naturally at that. It's no wonder, as he feels right at home and is given that companionship he's desperately craved. When encouraged, Harry flourishes, showing up classmates and rivals alike. Everything that Harry missed in his old life, he uses to his advantage in his new life. His friends go on to help him accomplish tasks and unveil mysteries. He amasses a loyal team of friends and never lets go of that.

Sure he has the high school jock advantage of coming from a powerful bloodline, but he never abuses it, he's the protagonist a reader can have faith in and enjoy. All in all the book is a positive experience of strength through friends and loyalty.