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NOVEMBER 28, 2006 at 10:52 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Children in Scotland recently voted
on their favorite Scottish books and JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince came in first in the 8-12 years category. Ms. Rowling previously won the award in 2001 for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
While Ms. Rowling was not present at the award ceremony she did write a speech that was read by her editor:
Thank you so much for this award. I'm sure any writer will agree that it's always reassuring to receive recognition for your work, but it's particularly meaningful when the decision has been made by the readers themselves.
To them, I'm enormously grateful and delighted that Harry Potter continues to give so much pleasure.
I'm sorry I am unable to receive this award in person today, but I currently have my head down writing the final book, which is coming along nicely.
Thanks to Wizard News & everyone for the emails.
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Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
That was very nice of her. But I really hope she is almost finnish withe book 7.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 12:58 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
Another award! Good for Jo. I really hope to hear something about book 7 SOON!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 1:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Wow even skipped an award ceremony because she is so busy writing :) Good news indeed!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 1:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
I'm happy to see this, I was sure that a lot of children were reading that book, it was my best since the begining.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 1:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
That is Great! But we knew the book was number 1! Because we think that all of the HP books are number one!!! Way to go JK!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 2:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1544
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
Congrats Mrs Rowling....I really liked HP -and the half-blood prince, so she definly deserves the award.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 2:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Yay, Go Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! J.K. your the best.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
the Harry Potter books arent just for people from 8-12. I KNOW there are people out there and even on this site that are 50+ and are rapid readers and fans!
YAYS FOR THEM!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST
Hogwarts Founder
Points: 3481
Godric Gryffindor says:
That's a really young age she should've won in the next oldest category...
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
That's great! I'm happy that writing goes good. I must admit that I was a little bit surprised that the age was so young, especially the 8 years, 12 seems to me ok, but it's a little bit early, anyways, congratulations for the award!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 4:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1063
Ginny511 says:
HBP IS AWESOMEO i love it!!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 4:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
"coming alone nicely" she says. How nicely is what I would like to know. The 8-12 category does not do justice, it should be the 8-18 category. Congratulations though!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 5:43 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
Congratulation!!! HBP is my second favorite!!!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 5:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Aw thats nice. It's also good to hear that book 7 in coming along nicely! yay!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 6:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
It's not very surprising because all the other books are almost turning into classics!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 6:53 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
That is good she needs all the support that she can get cause i hear she is sad about finally finishing the last book i hope she wins more and more over!
!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 9:23 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Awesome!!!!
Go HBP!!
Katie Bloom
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
That is great. Well done to HBP and Jo. It was my favourite out of all the books so far. I hope she finishes book 7 soon or at least tells us when it is coming out.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 11:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 883
Bossy Boots says:
Congrats, Jo, as always! And it's nice to hear that book 7 is coming along nicely!
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 1:00 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Its all the more important that she won this award because it was voted for by the primary audience that she writes for!
yay!
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 4:11 AM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Well of course!! One of the worlds best and favourite children's books!!I think HP books are really good for children,i will give them to my kids to read them.. ^_^
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 12:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
Ah, Jo is always so graceful and yet tantalizing giving us little remarks about the final book! I wonder if HBP would be voted #1 children's book in the States?
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 12:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
I'm glad it was voted one of the favorite children's books, but I'm even more glad Jo is working on Book 7!!!!
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
TheORIGINALMrs.Snape says:
I'm happy for her. That shows how great of a writer she is. She truely is a talented author.
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 6:24 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
Sounds nice. But I still hope that JKR will make a new book in the same universe, after HP-book 7. If we compare JKR´s fantasy-univers with Tolkiens fantasy-universe; If the Harry Potter books are more or less "the Lord of The Rings", then i hope that JKR will write her "own" books like "The Hobbit" and especially "The Silmarrilion". So i hope JKR will make books about when Snape, James, Lily, and Sirius was kids, and went to Hogwarts - But 7 books is not necesary, 2 books will do fine. The i also hope JKR will make a book like Tolkiens "Silmarillion", where she tells the backstory of the whole univers: how the magic nation was founded, how Hogwarts was founded, Who Merlin and the 4 heads of the hogwarts-houses was.
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 6:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Great job, Jk, make the last one the best one yet!!!!
Posted Nov 30, 2006 at 7:52 PM EST
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