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DECEMBER 5, 2006 at 10:48 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance via Yahoo! News
Once again a Harry Potter book has topped
a poll for kids. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been chosen as the top book in Scholastic's online poll "Kids' Pick For 2007" for 4th - 6th Grade readers.
The poll helped kick-off Read For 2007: Read For Life:
... the eighth annual worldwide read-a-thon to get kids excited about reading, created by Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, together with Reading Is Fundamental, the oldest and largest children's literacy organization in the country. On Friday, December 8, 2006, millions of children will join together to read for 2,007 seconds (approximately 33-1/2 minutes) and to commit to reading throughout the new year. Governors' spouses across the country, as well as teachers and librarians around the world will hold reading events celebrating the joy of reading on this day and every day.
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Prefect
Points: 395
Padfoot. says:
That's awesome! We all know Harry Potter deserves it!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats sooo cool... HBP totaly deserves it... It's surley one of my favorite books...
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
That`s great! Congratulations to J. K. Rowling! I think that hbp is a book that has to be read.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 4:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Wow that's really cool!!
I don't know if I would be
able to read for that long though
I would get tired... and probably
fall asleep!! haha... I'm glad HBP Won!!!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
I honestly can't say that I'm surprized. Harry Potter appeals to so many people on so many different levels. But, we all knew that, didn't we?
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
I can't say I'm surprised. Potter books are always among the top favorites of children.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:12 PM EST
Little Morning Star
Points: 2830
Nellas Telrúnya-Took says:
Half Blood Prince is definitely, definitely a must read! I think it's awesome that kids are reading Harry Potter in school and stuff... my cousin read GoF to his kindergarten class a couple years ago. =)
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
This is so great. when I was a kid I had a hard time finding a book that I wanted to read as much as I like to read the Harry Potter books. Thank you JK for getting kids reading!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
_sapphire_ says:
4th-6th graders? Wow... I feel old... haha. I always considered it to be of a higher age ranking. I guess it is because I think Harry is growing up with me :D
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1945
Carrie Weasley says:
Congratulations HBP! It definitely deserves to be on the top of the list, and of all lists, really. I wish we got 2,007 seconds to read HBP at my high school.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 492
~Mrs. Black Wood~ says:
Why does that not surprise me? Of course HP topped the polls (again!)! Number 1, it has a fabulous author (Ms. Rowling), 2, they are very. very descriptive, and 3, they let you escape your own life. Whoo HP!!!!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2078
HermioneLunaGinny says:
Naturally! =) We shall all cherish HBP!
Well...maybe not ALL of us...*shifty eyes*
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That's great!!! HBP is one of my favorite Harry Potter books!!!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 5:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
It's always awesome when Harry Potter wins something. I'm surprised that so many kids that age enjoy the book. I mean, I don't think I would've understood all of the complexities that are in the last few books, but whatever. I'm glad Harry Potter won.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 6:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
4TH-6TH GRADE READERS??? Whaaaaat????
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 6:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
2007 I'm planning on reading all of the books in preperation for book 7.
Yes I agree book 6 is a must read. Although some 4-6 graders may need a parent to answer some questions anout the content.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 593
Tenth Weasley says:
What a great idea to encourage reading with students (doing the 2007 seconds of reading thing.) LOVE that HBP topped the list, as it should. These books do so MUCH to encourage reading - it's fantastic!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Points: 217
skates says:
Congrats HBP!!! that book was awesome! Now I can't believe we have only one more book to go! it's going by way too fast....
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
I don't think that HBP was the best...don't get mad! I'm sure GoF was waaaaaay better.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 558
Padfoot Returns says:
Well that's pretty cool that HP is now being encouraged in school districts. But, I don't really see a 4th grader reading the HBP....I couldn't have been able to understnad it that long ago. I still don't even understand some parts of it now!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well, it totally deserves it, in my opinion! But i'm not sure if a 4th grader can understand all the complexities of the book, or should even be reading it.
Frankly, i'd be hesitant about letting a 4th grade child read past book 3.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:20 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
Woah! Thats great! I bet J.K is very proud to see how many younger kids enjoy reading her books!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Uhh no way, I thought that the title of this news said that book 7 is coming out in 07, haha shoot. I was so pumped.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1621
*stirmycauldron. says:
Oh yea! harry potter rules! ?
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:51 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4651
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
GO HBP! It totally is a must read!!!! That sort of rhymed.
~Drish~
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 8:02 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Woohoo! That's totally awesome. :D HBP rocks! ;D
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
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