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JULY 25, 2006 at 7:20 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: USA Today via Yahoo! News
Two million paperback versions of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are set to go on sale today
in North America. The book will cost $9.99 and is certain to be a best seller.
Previous releases of the paperback versions have reached the No. 1 spot and actually spent more time at that spot than the original hardcover versions.
On a side note, the The Kids and Family Reading Report, released by Yankelovich and Scholastic found that:
...both kids and their parents credit the popular books with getting more kids to read for fun and with helping kids do better in school. Just over half (51%) of Harry Potter readers ages 5-17 years old say they did not read books for fun before they started reading Harry Potter, but now they do, and 65% say they have been doing better in school since they started reading the series. Parents see an even greater impact. The vast majority of parents (89%) say that reading Harry Potter has helped their child enjoy reading more, and 76% say that reading Harry Potter has helped their child do better in school.
Yankelovich is a leader in consumer trends tracking and Scholastic, is a children's publishing, education and media company which publishes the Harry Potter series in America.
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Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
I'll have to get one. I like the paperbacks for travel since they are lighter to pack.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
Well, I bought a paperback for Chamber, since my hardcover for that was getting pretty beat, but I really dont see the point of buying the same book if you have the hardcover version already and its still in good condition. I am surprised that the paperback's actually reach number one. I mean, most people already went and got the hardcover on the release date.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 634
Tammyant says:
Those statistics are amazing. JK should be proud to be credited with such fantastic feats!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1150
Witch_one_counts? says:
I personally like the hardcovers better. And it's funny, because I started reading, like really READING, after I read the Harry Potter books for the first time. Now I'm the only person I know whos ever been grounded from reading. Have an awesome day everyone :)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:39 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
I never really buy the paperback version, though.
It helps kids read? That's pretty cool. Way to go HP!!!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
It isn't in paperback yet in North America? That's weird I thought they all came out at the same time.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:04 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
im not a big fan of paperback.
plus i already have HBP in hardback original to begin with.
yeeeeeah.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:16 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
He he. Yay for the paperback version of the book! I don't think I will actually buy it since I already have the original, but you never know.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
fire_cookie says:
Woohooo, thats cool! Even though I'm not going to get one...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Yay, I just got it!!! And my dad (who hasn't read any of the books) just randomly tried to read the last few pages... not a good idea!!! (Fortunately he didn't find anything out to spoil the plot)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
Even though the book came out a while ago, I still get that anticipatory feeling when waiting for the paperback edition to debut. It is a miniature version of the actual release all over again!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
Wow! I might have already bought mine at the Midnight Party, but it's definantly going to be a best seller!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Haha I'm part of the 51% who didn't enjoy reading before I laughed when I say that!! My dad showed me an artical in the newspaper saying the book came out. I don't think I will get it though cause I have the hard cover!!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Draco'sGirl2121 says:
I saw people putting the paper back cover on the shelves today. There were soo many books I'm beganning to wounder how many people haven't purchesed a book yet. By the looks of it I would say that many peole are missing out on how good the books actually are. I think that everyone should read the book before watching the movie so that you can get the entire expecicence of the world of harry potter.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:06 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
I've always bought the hard-backs...I think they last longer and are definitely more durable...
I'm sure a lot of people buy the paperbacks so they don't have to spend as much on the books...
N
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:24 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Wow
well at least you guys finally get the book
better late than never
peace
love
happiness..
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
*rolls eyes* who cares? I'm happy wiht my Hard Cover
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 1:01 AM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
Cool! Always good to have a more portable edition. My paperbacks are all so dog-earred and beat to crap, I should probably replace them while I'm at it. I actually repainted the cover of GoF when large, bald white patches of paper began to appear on it.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 2:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
Those books are really cheap!!! Especially for Harry Potter books!!!! I wish the one I got was that cheap!!!!:D
*~witch46~*
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Oh my God!! I could never wait so long to buy the book, it's crazy! I prefer the hardcover books now, but all the previus five I have are paperback editions. In my country they only bring paperback but I desited to buy the book in English this time...I couldn't wait for the translation! : P
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 5:25 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
I'm looking forward to getting the paperback version as I'm terrible with books. So for me, cheep is best!
My poor hardback copy is all worn out. Sad isn't it?
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Jealz says:
That's cool. Maybe it's helping my grades.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 9:16 AM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
Cool. to bad I already have the book.
I think their a little late on getting th paperback out. But that's just me.:)
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 10:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1268
SiriusBlackComesBack says:
My brother is one of those children who did not read for fun until he read the Harry Potter books. It's so great to see how significant an impact the HP books have made on the reading and school habits of children around the world. As a future teacher and HP fan this is very good news.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 11:05 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 732
kewlguyhere says:
2 million copies!!
To go on sale In North America!!
Its a certain best seller!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 11:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
I'm glad they finally have the book in paperback. It's good for people who can't aford to by hardback.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 2:13 PM EST
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