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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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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
Witch
Points: 603
Book-worm says:
Oh my god thats brilliant congradulations JK! That must mean her dead lines soon which means the book is coming out in the not too distant future. Im glad she is working on the book instead of recieving the award.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
That's all she can say, isn't it? That the seventh book is coming along 'nicely'? I wish she'd at least use a different adjective! I mean, come on, as soon as I hear her say the book is going 'well' I'll be convinced a release date is near!
*The MRS*
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST
Head
Points: 466
MissPygmyPuff says:
I'm glad and not surprised that it won the award. I'm thrilled to hear the last book is coming along nicely. I hope this means it's coming soon!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
Cool! Go Jo! You rock girl!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Points: 217
skates says:
Congrats JKR!!! It makes me happy when HArry Potter wins these kinds of awards that it definetely deserves. And the seventh book is "coming along"!!! yea!!! woop!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
lbrooks_94 says:
Go JKR!!!! Whoo-hoo! Book 7 is "coming along nicely"
That will work for me!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
Truska says:
Woo...we Scottish, och, what can I say...JK's books are fantastic. And it's nice to know that book 7 is on it's way. I'm so excited. Probably more than the movie.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 940
witch_pirate says:
yay for Jo! Good to hear that the 7th book is coming on nicely!! There's been a lot of harry potter stuff lately. what with the trailor and all that stuff and now this award and hearing that the last book is on doing nicely.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
It's nice that she won and all that, but just for how long can the process of writing the book be "coming along nicely". Surely she must be nearly finished by now? Please? Pretty please with sugar on top????
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Awesome! She totally deserved to win!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 4:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
whynotcuse says:
That is very cool! Jo's books will always get the awards from me!!!!:)
Allie
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:01 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Padfoot. says:
Ah, I love ANY news on Book 7. How could HBP not win. : D
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2313
loopy looney says:
YAY!YAY!YAY! I would have vote for HBP too, i am glad that it won the award. And i am also glad that J.K. said that the last book is coming along nicely, hopefuly that means that it will be really really really long and amazing!! CONGRATS HBP!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:12 PM EST
Snape´s Apprentice
Points: 9162
HappyAuriga says:
Well done, HBP! As many said before, I wouldn´t call it a children´s book.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2078
HermioneLunaGinny says:
'HBP' voted one of Scotland's favorite children's books
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Heck yeah, of course it was! Haha. Just kidding. Well, no, not really. But it's great it got voted that!
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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.
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That's EVEN MORE awesome! :D
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I am glad she is concentrating hard on the book!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
No surprise here! HBP absolutely deserves this recognition, and if the kids of Scotland had chosen any other book, it would have been a complete shock.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:46 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
I think we the readers get the picture, the harry potter books are the most read other then the bible and the Koran.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1150
Witch_one_counts? says:
Well, I'm glad to hear that the book is coming along nicely, and I'm sure she's right, getting an award from your readers probably feels awesome. She deserves it though. I'm glad HBP was voted a favorite
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:49 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
Ron Weasley is my King says:
Thats great! I'm really glad she won!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 5:49 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
it deserves that award! ;0 But Harry potter is for people over twelves too you know! :D Still...an award is an award!
well done to HBP!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2146
kkids says:
Suffice it to say, this achievement should come as no surprise to readers of the Harry Potter books. Jo has captivated children of all ages through the listening and reading of these books.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 6:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats soo cool... The book totaly desreves the honor...
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
That is good because it is an amzing book and books!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 6:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
I can't wait to read the new book! It won't be long now, only about 7 more months until the new book and the new movie.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
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