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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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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
Professor
Points: 1079
GluexXxEater says:
It's more like the must read of 2006 but whatever, better to read it late then never at all.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 8:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 690
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
I Totally agree. This is a "must" everyone should read not just HBP, they should read all of the books. :)
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
OF COURSE top of the list AGAIN!!! just proving that Harry Potter is the best book series ever written.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Cool, why don't they do this these kinds of things more often? It's great to know that Harry Potter is helping inspire others to read.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
That's really cool, I still get that sick feeling in my stomach every time I think of that book, and chapters 11-21!! And the last chapter, when a certain headmaster dies(some people didn't read the book yet!!)
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 9:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
Crystal Clear says:
That's not surprising! The Harry Potter books rock! Especially Half-Blood Prince! Hmm...I wonder if JK Rowling can even keep count of all the awards she's gotten? Haha.
Love,
~Crystal~
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 9:36 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
That's awesome! Too bad we didn't have this when I was young, although I loved reading when I was little, so I guess I didn't really need it.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
That's excellent! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a great book! I've read it and it was amazing! I can't wait until they make a movie for it! Other kids should read it, too.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:13 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Awesome!!
HBP is such a good book!!!!!!
Go Jo!!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:24 PM EST
Heiress of Slytherin
Points: 3550
Miss_Behavin says:
Of course its a must read!! its the best one yet out of the Harry Potter series...i cant wait till the 7th installment!!
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
go hbp go....................................Ya
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Hey! I can do that this Friday! PA day! hahah hmmm Read something for 2007 s eh? I guess I could read the books from school for my projects... =D
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2755
Dobby says:
Well I'm not surprised HP has topped [another] list. I am rereading HBP for the 24981879 time right now, and it really deserves to have that number one spot. It really is terrific.
Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 10:49 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Good news indeed.
This really shows an increase in reading interest in children. Good for them.
Congratualtions!!!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 12:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
It has been a most read since it came out in my book!!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 12:52 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
Wow!! Go Harry Potter!
It is definately one of the best books!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 1:06 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 96
Dansluvagirl says:
Yes I would have to admit. The half blood prince was the best Harry Potter book I've ever read. Why? Because I'm more so into the more grown up Harry and how this journey is going to play out for him. It has more drama, it's a laugh, and it's dark; and I just love the darkness. All the other books were just Disney's leading up to this point. This one and the previous (Order of the Phoenix) is when it starts to get deep, raw, and down thuggish (or whatever you want call rough little kiddies). That's the way I like it, bring it on J.K Rowling, bring it on!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 1:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
33 and 1/2 minutes doesn't seem like very long... But it's awesome that they chose HBP!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 1:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
YEAH!!! I loved HBP a lot... It is such a wonderful book to the serries!!! <333
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 1:30 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
This is excellent. I have always loved how JKR's books encouraged children to read again... I always read a lot as a child but my younger siblings didn't, until HP came along!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 3:28 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Cool! I think this is a very good thing, try to make kids reading books. And it's great, that the HP books encourages so many kids to read more.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 4:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 686
StormbreakerGirl says:
Ofcourse it's a great read! I mean, I'm like in yera 10 and I still love reading the Harry Potter books and always will love them!
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 4:46 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
Cool, that's great. I liked Half-Blood prince the most out the series so far. It was a great book and I think everyone should read it.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 6:17 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Well like NO DUH, congrats for HBP
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 6:26 AM EST
Princess of Cleverness
Points: 5207
unicorn_purple says:
That is really cool!!
HBP is afterall a great book.
Posted Dec 6, 2006 at 6:29 AM EST
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