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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: 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
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Wow! That's awesome! :D
I hope that means that the final book is coming soon... :D
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 529
HPotters_Girl says:
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:00 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
Just goes to prove that JK Rowling still knows not only what children want but also the world.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
That was a nice letter........
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:13 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
YEAH! GO JO! She should be recognized for her great work!
~Drish~
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well done! and totally deserved...
And that it's children that did the voting must mean a lot to her.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 953
im freeeeeeeeee says:
Its one of my favorite books too.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 745
Mrs._Sirius says:
I am glad it won, it is a great book. I cant wait to read the next one!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Beautiful Disaster
Points: 7056
NarcissaBlackMalfoy says:
WOOT WOOT!
she SOOO deserves this =]
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 7:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Well I would hope she won! Her books are nothing but amazing!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 8:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
I am so happy...although that is now my favorite out of the HP series...I like GoF better.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 8:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
That's great. She definitely deserves it. But why just children's books? The Harry Potter books are great books. Period. Not just children's books, not just adults.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 8:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Congrats to Jo! She definately deserves to win. It's good to hear that she's working in the last book, can't wait to get it!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 9:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That's great! I knew it would win! Harry Potter and the HBP is a really good book for ages 8-12. The last book must be coming along nicely if she wasn't able to be there!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 9:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1152
fire_cookie says:
Awesome. I wouldn't have thought it would be the HBP that would win though. Its definitly my least favorite one.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 708
Star Simmons says:
Congrats Jo! HBP deffinately deserves it! Glad to hear that book 7 is coming along so nicely!!! A publication date would be a great Christmas present! :) (hinting) :)
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 10:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
Of course she won for best book for kids. I can't think of any other writer in the past few years to have put out such beautiful work.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 409
BritishNinnies says:
I'm not at all surprised, but I've very happy. And I'm just dying to my hands on a copy of the 7th book!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 10:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
No offense to JKR, but thinking about this book still gives me chills that make me wanna throw up!!!!!! I loved this book, but a certain side plot that happened between chapters 11-21 made me hate this book somewhat. Still, I'm happy it won.
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 11:09 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Great! It sounds as if she's going on very well with the final book. I hope we will have a rlease date soon. But she deserves the award! Congratulations Jo!!
Posted Nov 28, 2006 at 11:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Congratulations to J.K. Rowling and Half-Blood Prince!!!!!
I definetly agree with them! HBP is one of the best books ever!!!!!!!!
I'm am sooooooooooooo glad to hear that the last book is coming along nicely. YAY!!!!!!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 12:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1437
allilau says:
Congratulations to JKR!!! And also to the children of Scotland for their most excellent literary taste! I hope this only fuels her desire to write more and more, to see that her efforts won't go unnoticed!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 12:26 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
It's great she working so much on the book. Congrats to her for the award.
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 10:17 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 559
Nikodemus Gilbert says:
At first - congratulations to JKR! I'm glad to hear that she is working on book 7 and I hope she will finish book 7 soon. I can't wait!!!
Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 11:35 AM EST
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
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