“Harry Potter” Series Voted Best Children’s Books of All Time by UK Adults
The “Harry Potter” books have won the top spot in a new BBC poll asking adults which book they think every child should read – not that we’re surprised!
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Deluxe Edition of Jim Kay’s Illustrated “Chamber of Secrets” Announced
The Jim Kay “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” illustrated edition will be released this coming October, following on from the stunning “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone” that was released last year. Just like with the first in the series, Bloomsbury UK has announced that there will be an exclusive deluxe edition.
UK Spy Agency Worked to Prevent “Half-Blood Prince” Leaking Online in 2005
Remember the extreme security and the fear of leaks surrounding the release of the last few “Harry Potter” books? We’re now learning that even GCHQ, the UK’s secret intelligence agency, was involved in helping prevent “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” from leaking online in 2005.
First Look at Jim Kay’s Illustrated “Chamber of Secrets”!
We’re extremely excited here at MuggleNet today because the first look at Jim Kay’s upcoming illustrated “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” has been revealed. The first fully illustrated book in the series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone”, was released last October, and since then, we’ve been waiting to learn more about the next in the series.
MuggleNet’s March Madness Begins Now – Your Vote Matters!
Voting for MuggleNet’s Harry Potter Book Chapter Tournament starts RIGHT NOW. For details and instructions on voting, read here.
MuggleNet’s Harry Potter Book Chapter March Madness Selection Sunday – Results!
MuggleNet’s “Harry Potter” March Madness returns in 2016 with a book chapter tournament. Which chapter will be crowned champion?
Bloomsbury Plans to Celebrate 20th “Potter” Anniversary
In the lead-up to the release of the second illustrated book and following the second successful Harry Potter Book Night on February 4, Bloomsbury UK has revealed its upcoming “Potter” plans. With the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” looming, plenty of plans are in place to celebrate this exciting anniversary.
Patronus Charm Voted Favorite Spell from “Harry Potter”
As part of the celebrations for Harry Potter Book Night: A Night of Spells, Bloomsbury Children’s Books launched the first official global search to find the world’s favorite spell from the “Harry Potter” books. With over 2,700 votes, the Patronus Charm emerged in first place, followed closely by the Summoning Charm in second place with the Levitation Charm finishing in third.
What’s the Most Frequently Used Spell in “Harry Potter”? Pottermore Presents the Great Wand-O-Graphic!
Have you ever wondered which characters use their wands the most in “Harry Potter”? Or which spells are the most popular? Pottermore has put together a cool new infographic tracking all kinds of statistics about wand usage in the series!
