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DECEMBER 17, 2007 at 8:13 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Greatbritons.org via The Leaky Cauldron
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been nominated
as one of three choices for this years Morgan Stanley Great Briton 2007 awards.
According to the site:
J.K. Rowling
This year saw the final Harry Potter novel published. Selling 11 million copies in its first 24 hours, it broke the record for the fastest-selling book; previously held by the sixth Harry Potter novel, which sold 9 million on its first day in 2005. The books have been translated into 64 different languages. The Order of Phoenix managed to become the first English-language book ever to top the bestseller list in France. In addition, the film of the Order of the Phoenix, in which Harry painfully begins to understand the battles with evil that lie ahead, was released this year. It was described as a deliciously dark affair, brimming with impressively gritty performances still managing to balance magical wonder with breathless excitement.
The award is for achievements in any area of performance and visual arts, including literature, acting, dance, sculpture and fine art and the winner will be chosen in January 2008. Other nominees include Sir Ian McKellen and Damien Hirst.
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Auror
Points: 2334
SlytherinStarGazer says:
OHH!!! Another nomination for JKR!! I hope she wins!! *crosses fingers for her* The nominations and awards just keep adding up don't they??...Well, she certainly deserves it. :)
Posted Dec 21, 2007 at 4:45 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Oh how wonderful!! And Sir Ian McKellan as well (who should be the one to portray Dumbledore .... grrrr...). Lovely! I hope that she wins!
Posted Dec 22, 2007 at 2:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 534
~AlyPotter~ says:
Congrats on the nomination Jo!
I really hope she wins.
Good luck to her!!
She deserves this more than anyone.
Posted Dec 22, 2007 at 11:51 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
J.K. can win this! She deserves it if she does!
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 9:56 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Well done, and Best award to JK for the Briton awards.
Posted Dec 23, 2007 at 4:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
All I can say is, "Well, of course she is nominated." And "Congratulations!"
Posted Dec 24, 2007 at 9:08 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
It's going to be a very close contest what with Sir Ian McKellen also in the fray. I hope both of them win!! :-P
Posted Dec 28, 2007 at 5:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
She not only a the Greatest Briton but the greatest author ever. I really hope she wins this award. She definitely deserves it.
Posted Jan 2, 2008 at 1:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well she is a great briton, and therefore the award should definitely go to her.
Posted Jan 11, 2008 at 5:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
She truely is a Great Briton. She is an amazing storyteller as well as an extremelly caring person.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:54 PM EST
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