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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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Head House Elf
Points: 2755
Dobby says:
Jo deserves it! And 'coming along nicely' still means that she has to finish it, she has to send it off, it has to be proofread, etc. Hopefully it will be a while, I want it to laast!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 12:51 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Hear! Hear! What an achievement!!
Congratulations.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
COngrats JK!
You really deserve it!
And, i cant wait for the 7th book to come out!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
Congrats to Ms. Rowling. HBP is a great book. And, I am glad she is coming along nicely with the final book.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Ohh I hope she will give us a sneak peek at book 7. I have no idea what it will be called.
When did this voting take place?
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
I wish we new a little more about book 7. J.K. is really secretive about this,I wish we at least knew if Snape's bad or not,a really big question for me.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:17 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
Excellent! Never enough awards and recognition for the HP series, congratulations yet again Ms. Rowling!
Now everyone stop distracting her and let her finish that seventh book! Can't wait!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Yeah JK Rowling!!!!! Congratulations on your amazing win. I'm happy to hear you are coming along on your new book. I'm sure it will be the next to win lots of new awards.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
Scarysecrets says:
Awww good for her!! It was an awesome book, although I'm not to sure it would beat OOtP in my eyes. I'm glad to hear book 7 is coming along nicely though! :o)
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
Congrats to JK!!!!
Can't wait for some new news on the last book!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 2:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
Any news is good news. Especially this:
"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."
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
Congratulations!!! HBP is my favourite HP book and I'm glad to hear such good news about it.
Book Seven is "coming along nicely" ? I suppose we'll soon know exactly how nicely...
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 2:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
'HBP' was not one of my favourite but great...Well done!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 2:29 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
This is the best that I've heard in a long time, being that it came directly from her. Way to go Jo!!! Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 2:41 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Amazing news from her! I'm glad it won! Congratulations to the Harry Potter series! They really are amazing and deserve it!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 2:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
YES! it's 'coming along nicely'!!!! So far, I THINK, this means no dead Harry! YES!!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
(sorry for second post)
Bravo, Jo, I applaud you. Congrats.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
JO pppppplllllleassse realy theee book title, and the release dattttte : )
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:15 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 377
Michelle&Felicis:) says:
OF COURSE the book is children's favorite!
Anyway, congratulations Jo!
You are the light that guides me everyday!!! Oh yes l'ol
Glad she's working on the book...! This one will be EVEN BIGGER and i'm not talking about it's size, i mean the impact it's gonna have. I just hope Jo doesn't spoil everything by killing Harry in the end though.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Yay HBP!!! haha
the book coming along nicely?
does this mean it's almost done?? haha
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
That is awesome!! She totally deserves to win that award. I personally think that she should have won one for every book but who am I to say you know!! Congrats J. K. Rowling!!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
YAY! She's writing the book. That makes me so happy. Also I'm so happy that she won that award.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
That's great news, that HBP won another award and that book 7 is coming along nicely.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
Woot woot! Go JK! Go Harry Potter! :-P :-D Hmm, so she's still working on Book 7. Sounds like she's doing well on it though, and personally I'd rather have her writing the last book than accepting an award. :-)
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
HEY 8-12
I'm 13 and I love the books!
Congrats to JK though
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
That's great!!! Although I wouldn't consider HBP a children's book, personally. I would like to see it classified under young adult, or even teen. But, congrats anyway.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 3:58 PM EST
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