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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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Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!
But I ordered the UK version of HBP in paperback because I get the US hardcover and the UK paperback.
But my sister will be buying it.
:)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:46 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Wheee.... Already got the hard cover, no need to buy the paperback... Anyway hardcovers are way more lasting than the paperbacks... Good news though.
~MP~
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1437
allilau says:
Well I've been very lucky in that I have all the books. It's a mix of different themed covers, paperback and hard copy. I love the fact that they're not all the same, but the story links these amazing books together. For those in the states though, I hope they enjoy this new edition.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
That's really not a bad price. I got it in hardback, and am slowly replacing mine with Canadian hardbacks because they changed some words in the American version.
Wanted hardbacks too since the paperbacks just don't last, not when they are that large.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
I think that's JK's biggest accomplishment. Getting kids to read again. I almost think that the movies ruined it a little, because now they can simply watch the films and not read. Oh well, it's all about money...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:30 AM EST
Squib
Points: 122
Kranotti says:
Hey, I saw these on sale at the local B&N last weekend. If it's not being released until today, then how is that possible? Ah, must be magic :)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:34 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Ughhh theres really no point of buying the copy since I already have the hardcover, and the special edition, and the cds. I woullldd if i could, but I have not a lot of money at the moment.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:38 AM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4617
Firestrike212 says:
Thats all very interesting!
I already have the hard cover.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:44 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Draco'sGirl2121 says:
Thats cool. But I don't understand if you buy the hard copy when it comes out why would you need to buy the paper copy? What do you need two of the same book for? But its still cool that people are getting their children to read more. Right on to that!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
That's pretty cheap for the books, considering mine was almost three times that. I'll never get to buy that one though because I already have the hardback, so there's no need for me to buy the paperback.
That's really good. There a tons of people who didn't realize how good reading is until they read Harry Potter. I don't see how i would help their grades that much, but that's awesome too.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 10:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
I like the hard-back books myself, but yay for those who like the paper-nacks. Also, I know for fact that reading the HP series has helped people become more into read other books for fun and because they stated reading more, it has helped them in their school work. So, I think more people need to look at this fact and stop critizing the fact that is has witchcraft in it...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:05 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
I already have a copy of it in hard cover, but I may decide to buy the paperback since its much lighter!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:19 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3915
Hecate3fold says:
It's very true about getting people to read. Until the world of Harry Potter became known to me, the only thing I read was science or philosophy. I would never waiste my time on fiction. That's all changed now. Hogwarts has changed my life for the better. Ms. Rowling has truely made an impact on the world, and opened childrens and adults eyes to the exciting world of imagination. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:19 AM EST
Squib
Points: 183
reptilia_4life says:
Already? It just seemed like yesterday the Hardcover came out. But Wicked Awesome!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
I know that my daughter had started to enjoy reading more since this series came out. She also enjoyed Prophecy of the Stones. :o)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:27 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Ginny511 says:
Oh thats good we can like carry it with us and stuff you know in our pockets L0I.....
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I am rather fond of hardback, but I would get paper back because it is very cheap. However, I do wonder why they release the paper back not at the same time as hardback.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I like the statistics!!!! Really Interesting!!!
I live in North America and I'm going to but the book today so I will have it in both forms!!!!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
I don't need the papper back I got hardcover.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
sweetest_magic says:
it costs £4.88 on amazon. coolio. But doesn't everyone already have it.....?
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:38 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 887
Magic_Ty4 says:
Well I guess thats not just a terrible price for a paperback but I really don't know that many people who didn't go out and get the hardback already.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:44 AM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
I don't usually buy the paperback versions, but it's still a lovely birthday gift for me. Maybe I'll just have to ask for a copy of it. :-)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
Wow, that's very cheap! IF i hadn't read it already then i would get it..
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 241
medea_smyke says:
I don't know about the "better in school" part, but it is certainly true about getting more kids to read for fun that previously did not. Most of my siblings as well as my mom are not "readers." I am so reading the series through was natural. But the HP books were interesting enough to hook even my brother who refuses to read anything! There's a lot of conspiracy in our religious community about HP but I think that just the fact that my brothers and sisters are reading is enough of a reason to lay off a bit (besides the fact that they series is absolutely amazing).
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
I agree with the parents. More and more children have started to read the books once they have gotten into the HP series. As a matter of fact, the same thing can be said for adults. I've been trying to improve my sisters reading comprehension by making her read a chapter and tell me what its about.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 12:09 PM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5277
Ginny Weasly says:
I totaly agree with helping people read. My little brother hated reading and would do anything to get out of it. Then he had to read harry potter for school and now he loves to read. I'm really happy that jkr wrote these books!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
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