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Australian kids love the 'Potter' books 
MARCH 19, 2008 at 7:52 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
For the second time in three years the Harry Potter books have been voted
in the top spot in Angus & Robertson's Top 50 book poll.
The poll, taken by kids aged from five to 17 were given a month to vote online, in store and through their schools for their all-time favourite books, with the Roald Dahl stories, in second place.
Dave Fenlon, the book retailer’s group operating officer said of the results:
This poll proves that kids' tastes change rapidly and significantly when it comes to their favourite books but when they find characters that they connect with, kids are really committed to a whole series.
The number of books that have been, or are being made into films is also high. It is extraordinarily positive that books and movies together fuel kids' literacy and passions for stories.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1980
Nataly says:
top50 books! Great! A great job by Rowlling who made books a pleasure to all kids around the world :) Thank you Rowlling
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 9:22 AM EST
Points: 7799
Rococoed says:
Congratulations to Mrs. Rowling for having her series recognized so tremendously!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
oh but its not just Australian kids that love the Potter books.
ITS EVERYWHERE BABY!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:55 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 7962
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Hard to imagine anything else getting the top spot for the next few years. It will be interesting to see what happens to its position after the last film is put out.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 11:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 823
jade_eyes says:
This doesn't surprise me..Harry has made it all over the world!! I love that they are making every book in the series into a movie..I love that characters we love come to the big screen..and that the movies are well done!! I agree [b]TheOneWhoMustBeNamed[b]...it will be interesting to see what gets into the top spot!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 823
jade_eyes says:
Sorry for the double post..I just LOVE how my bold never works...I'm just not computer savvy I guess!! :-D
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 600
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Wow...top 50 books! I wonder if there are top 5 books...because if there are I would totally want HP to be in the list!
<333333333
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 1:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1587
Hermione's younger sister says:
I love the Harry Potter books too! ??? I'm glad that the kids in australia have really good taste too. They're amazing!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 2:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1911
brenpotterfans says:
Well of course all kids love Harry Potter books in all countries all over the world. It's #1 everywhere.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 2:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 572
Bleak Angel says:
Well that's hardly surprising We all know the Harry Potter books are amazing. Still congratulations to J.K Rowling and congratulation to Australian kids for having such great taste in book!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 3:19 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2584
Tikihaha says:
YAY AUSSIE KIDS!!!
It's really not surprising that HP topped the poll again. For years to come, this series will go down as a classic and be read and re-read by many future generations.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 5:14 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9718
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
At this point, I almost can't imagine another book, or series, taking the top spot. ;)
The number of books that have been, or are being made into films is also high.
It's amazing how so many movies can be made from children's stories. Perhaps HP is responsible for that? :)
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 5:25 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4309
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
WOOT! Go Harry Potter! It never seizes to amaze me how big Harry Potter is!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 7:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
~Harry's true love~ says:
That is true, I move on book to book whenever I finish it. It doesn't stay too long unless It really had a significant meaning to it and with the Harry Potter series I really connect with almost all the characters in different ways.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 291
*Wonder Witch* says:
Yay I'm an Aussie kid! Well not really anymore but I understand how popular they are. Our school libaray has about 10 of each book!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 9:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1992
phoenix_feathers says:
Hooray! In my opinion, that is a serious accomplishment for Jo. I think that she really did start a literature revolution, he he.
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2147
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked cool!I'm happy that again HP is again in the top spot.Indeed,its true when people find characters that they can relate to its easier for them to understand and love the book.HP RULES!
Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 11:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2544
WickedLoz says:
It's not just the kiddies of Australia that like the Potter books either.. Yay for us Aussie Adults!!!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 1:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 931
Ron+Hermione says:
WOOT WOOT!!!! hahah goooo POTTER!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 1:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1465
Bright Eyes says:
YAY! I'm one of those Australians who loves them! Heehee. It's not only the kids but the teens and adults too - worldwide HP love!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 2:54 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3206
MadamDumbledore says:
WickedLoz I'm an Aussie big kid too ! I don't come across too many Aussies here, so I'm really pleased to meet you...
And yes, Yay for us Aussie adult HP fans too.
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 6:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1461
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That doesn't surprise me! Harry Potter is loved around the world. All I can say is that the children of Australia have very good taste indeed!
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 9:35 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2372
hbluvhp says:
I like the idea of literature and film working together to promote positive literacy for children. So often you hear about the two modes of storytelling as polar opposites..but they're so much closer.
Posted Mar 20, 2008 at 7:18 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 3968
ILoveHP! says:
I agree with the poll results and what Dave Fenlon said!
The top 2 in the poll is also my top 2 (cause even if Dahl books are for kids, heck I love them!).
Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 8:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2838
Anastasia Popovick says:
Way to go Australia for having such great taste in children's books! They are truly amazing and soon to be classics!
Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 10:34 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 664
Mr. Harry James Potter says:
Of Course All Kids love Harry Potter I've loved Harry Potter for 10 years.
Posted Mar 21, 2008 at 1:06 PM EST
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