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DECEMBER 21, 2004 at 7:18 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: PR Newswire
It's official.
Jo Rowling's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will reach bookstores in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain on July 16, 2005.
The press release
, issued jointly by English-language publishers Scholastic and Bloomsbury, says the opening chapter has been "brewing" in the author's mind for 13 years. Mary GrandPré will illustrate the U.S. edition once more. The price will be $29.99.
Order of the Phoenix, the fifth and most recent book, was released June 21, 2003 and was the fastest-selling book in history. Half-Blood Prince will be the sixth in Rowling's seven-part series.
BBC reported that Bloomsbury's stock soared after news of the announcement to an all-time high. CBBC Newsround reports that since some bookstores may open at midnight in the UK, fans there could get the book a few hours early than their U.S. counterparts.
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Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
I'm so excited! Now I'll definatley have a good book to read over the summer!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:24 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
HOLY shizzle it took forevah for this to load. Anyway, this is such great news! I heard it earlier on this morning and have been spazzing ever since.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:25 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
Finally! I've been waiting for this announcement since Order of the Phoenix came out! Now I have to call around and find the nearest book party!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2042
Catz says:
I'm crying with joy right now! I'm so happy! YAY!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1524
Doctor Elect says:
Celebrate good times. It still hasn't sunk in how close it is. I heard it on the radio and for some reason Hpana didn't load.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 135
PIECEMAKER says:
I just cant wait. 7 months seems alot. but if u think about the release of OOTP, its seems just like yesterday.
so i hope the time fliessss.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:49 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 382
spazzy magee says:
Dude, i am soo glad, i'm goning to pre-order it!! but dont you htink it little bit too much, 30 bucks for it, whoaooo!!! but since it worth it!!! i cant wait, i am so glad it dont come out n december or somehting that is way too far away!!! haha
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 3:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I can't wait!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!!!! I am in a state of shock!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 4:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
O.M.G I am soooooooo excited! Thanks JK...this is the best Christmas present ever! I can't wait for July!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 4:17 PM EST
Brightest Star in the Sky
Points: 3762
Siriusly Black says:
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I saw the news at school, but the computer was being dumb and I couldn't sign in, so finally, four hours later, I can scream my head off! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 4:17 PM EST
Lily Potter
Points: 2450
~*~Millie~*~ says:
16 of july wow... thank you someone for pointing out that its seven months away it sounded like less than that but Oh well.. my mums biis on the 15 so i'll be saveing for the book nt her birthday presant :D
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 4:19 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
OH MY GOD!!!! i can't wait, i marked it on my calendar. It's going to be the best yet...I'm definitely going to pre-order mine...everyone is going crazy. THANKYOU JK
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 4:42 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 327
HpnessyHp says:
HEYYY!! this is the most exciting thing ever this is the plus in my day, the high rise of my day. WOO HOOO
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 4:48 PM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
Yey!!!!!! i CANT WAIT!!!!!! I hope this book doesnt disappoint!!! But its JK Rowling, so I doubt that very much!!! I hope the next...7 months go quickly!!! Even though I have my GCSEs in may/june!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 5:01 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Wow. This news is wonderful. And this time it looks like they are definitely taking longer to publish it. Maybe it means more editing or what. But I don't know. Wow!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 5:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
Alica says:
can't wait 'till july. I preordered two books today - if I have time i'll go to a line party at midnight!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 756
MeerzBeerz says:
OOOh my god i am soo excited. this book is shorter than ootp, anyway the story will be awesome!!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 10:08 AM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
Screaming, jmping, crying, laughing like a maniac, shaking, filled with glee!!!!
How else can you describe my reaction to this news!!!!!!
Only teo days after my birthday the HBP arrives!!!! What a birthday present!!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 10:57 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
July 16th.
I'll make a note then.
But why shorter than OOTP? I expect something longer. I don't mind if it will weigh the size of a baby hippo, as long as it is detailed and precise.
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 11:04 AM EST
Student
Points: 201
Analem says:
Great news! i cant wait to get in my hands!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 11:15 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Oh ya baby!! THIS IS SO GREAT!!
When I found out I was so happy! It's like a Christmas present from JKR!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 11:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 568
Suriet says:
Hello, I'm new here, just from yesterday. I have been visiting Jo´s web page and then I found this one... And just yesterday I read the great new!!! It is amazing!
Well ..as you probably can imagine (from my writing) I'm not a native english speaker. I do read, an write in english, but not as native... That's why my question: do somebody know if the date of realease in July is only for the english version? I think 7 months is enough time to have some language traslations... well, at least for spanish ;) ...or not? Well, I don't know antithing about edditing books... maybe not.
I know that reading a book in the original language is always better... But it takes me too long... and it can be desesperating. It happened me with the GOF. I was waiting my mother to finish the spanish one... and I got te english version... and I started... but it went slow... and I was desesperate to know what follows... So that's why now I prefer to read first in spanish, then in englis... then in spanish again to contrast... then in english again... HOw many times is it possible to read a book?
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 11:50 AM EST
Student
Points: 279
beatrizM says:
That is SO cool!!! Exciting!!! Im happy!!! I want it!!!! yay!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 11:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1636
bubblenut21 says:
YAY! THANK THE LORD! *does a happy jig dance* July 16! I can't wait! *does another happy jig dance* yay!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 12:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
~AnDrOmEdA~ says:
COOL! I only wish that july will come very,very soon!!!! Can't wait!!!!
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 12:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
THIRTY DOLLARS????? Wow! I'll pay for it gladly though. (Actually I won't, I'll ask for it on my birthday... :-))
Posted Dec 22, 2004 at 12:56 PM EST
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