Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Rowling, harry potter and the order of the phoenix by j. The article also refers to other wellknown characters from the harry potter series, including luna lovegood and fleur delacour. London ap two new books from the harry potter universe will be released as part of a british exhibition celebrating 20 years since the series launch. Jk rowling publishes a new harry potter story on her pottermore fan website. Harry potter and the cursed child, a new play by jack thorne written to be enjoyed live in the theatre, is based on an original new story by j. Rowlings quidditch through the ages brings together one of the worlds best loved storytellers with the creative genius of emily gravett a sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads. But it doesnt mean the wizarding world has come to a halt. The new harry potter book, harry potter and the cursed child, sold more than 4 million print copies in its first week, its publishers announced today. K rowlings debut novel, harry potter and the philosophers stone published as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the us. Harry potter returns as greying 34 year old in new jk rowling short story updated july 09, 2014 18. If youve been waiting for an owl to bring you news of a new book about harry potter or another play starring his son, its time to learn that, like your hogwarts letter, theyre probably never. The hogwarts universe is set to expand by an additional two new harry potter books, published in conjunction with a british library event, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the magical series.
New harry potter book covers 2014 hd movieclips news. Finally, a new harry potter story worth reading the new. Two new harry potter books are coming this fall cinemablend. On 15 july 2014, the wizarding world of harry potter opened at the. Harry potter returns in new rowling short story abc news. Its time to pass the magic on with brand new childrens editions of the classic and internationally bestselling series. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, it follows. Two new harry potter books are coming out this october, and potterheads, its time to get excited. A history of magic, the book of the exhibition, will delve into the academic subjects at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. An essential companion to the harry potter series, this spectacular new full colour edition of j. Rowling published a new short story with updates on the lives of the main characters of the past seven books on her fan site. I, just like countless millions around the globe, love all things harry potter, from the first day the first book was in my local bookstore through my nth reread of the entire series, as well as watching all eight movies more times than i can admit.
This book version of harry potter and the cursed child is the script of the hit play that just opened in london, and even though it lacks the plays muchtalkedabout special effects, it. New harry potter book from jk rowling coming out in july. Harry potter is about to upend the publishing business in. Hints from the ultimate unofficial guide to the mysteries of harry potter by waters, galadriel, mithrandir, astre, e. The neverbefore seen article reveals the history of the wizarding potter family from its illustrious beginnings in. Harry potter fans woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning. New book from the wizarding world coming this summer. Two harry potter books announced, but theres a catch. The twoway the book, called harry potter and the cursed. New harry potter covers revealed childrens books the. Rowling teases a new book sequel video april 10, 2015 8. Costumed fans take photos after buying a copy of j.
The book also introduces a new defence against the dark arts teacher. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j. New harry potter book sells 4 million copies in first week. Harry potter author jk rowlings script of the stage play harry potter and the cursed child is going to be published as a book moments after midnight on 31 july timed to coincide with the boy. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix paperback sept. Daniel radcliffe comments on new harry potter story and. Two new harry potter books to be released in october. The book reached the top of the new york times list of bestselling fiction in august 1999 and. The new books are to go along with the british librarys celebratory 20th. Harry potter fans have been sent into a frenzy of excitement after the creator of their favourite wizard, jk rowling, launched a mysterious new website. Jk rowling releases new, free harry potter story today online. Umbridge is an annoying new head teacher who ignites the rise of an wizard. Jk rowling has just surprised us all with the news of three new harry potter books and we basically just cant wait. Online shopping for harry potter from a great selection at books store.
The new harry potter book is here, and if you wanted it to be like the old ones, well. Hitfix reported from the 2014 television critics association summer press tour, where harry potter star daniel radcliffe was to promote the upcoming ovation series. Rowling is planning to expand her wizarding world with four new books set in the harry potter universe though maybe not exactly. Harry potter fans flock to jk rowlings mysterious new. A beautiful boxed set containing all seven harry potter novels. Rowlings harry potter archives are being released as ebooks. Fossa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rowling published the final book in her sevenpart series, the author has given fans an update on the beloved boy wizard in a new story. Summon a new harry potter book at midnight release. When harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in july 2007, many fans were prepared for the final book to be the end. Bloomsbury has revealed that they will be publishing two new harry potter books on october 20th, 2017. New harry potter covers revealed childrens books the guardian. It looks like harry potter continues to be the magical gift that keeps on giving.
Just finished speed reading the new harry potter book. I never perused the 18,000 words of new harry potter content available at pottermore a web site whose greatest draw, incidentally, was a quiz that told people which house they were in. While the books dont feature new stories with the trio, they promise to give us an indepth look. The exhibit and the upcoming harry potter books will mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of j. Harry potter, ron weasley and hermione granger return as 34yearold parents in jk. Jk rowling is releasing three new harry potter books and. The second book, harry potter a journey through a history of magic, will give readers a chance to learn about the historical foundation of elements in the harry potter universe. Lots of people hate this book, and i guess i kind of get itits really long and really depressing and harry spends a lot of it yelling, though not as much as youd thinkb. Check out the jacket designs for all seven of jk rowlings harry potter books, illustrated by jonny duddle the new editions will be published by bloomsbury on 1 september 2014. In honor of harry potters 33rd birthday and author j. Kate scott aug, 2014 in case your head has been under a rock recently and you havent heard, theres a new set of harry potter covers coming out in september from bloomsbury.
Jk rowling is releasing a new harry potter story online, and its free to read. Fans are in meltdown after it was announced two new harry potter books will be released later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the philosophers stone. The book follows the story of young wizard harry potter during his first year at the hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Two new harry potter books to hit stores in fall the books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first magical novel. Two new harry potter books to hit stores in fall mnn. New harry potter book, play has world under wizards spell.
Theres a book coming out in november about the wands from harry potter and the characters who use them its called harry potter. New harry potter story revealed by jk rowling is free to. Two new harry potter books are set to be released as part of a british exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series. What to expect from two new harry potter books to be. The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end at the palace theatre, july 30, 2016, and is the first official harry potter story to be. The trio of bitesized stories will launch in the uk on 6 september and. The seventh and final book in the series, harry potter and the deathly hallows, sold 8. Harry potter may have returned to the muggle world this weekend with harry potter and the cursed child, but the wizarding worlds creator, j. A journey through the history of magic thats reportedly packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j.
Two new books will be released in october, coinciding with the opening of the british librarys harry potter. Today, jk rowling used, her allthingsharrypotter website, to release new writing about her lovetohate character dolores umbridge, a key. Rowlings birthday on wednesday, scholastic unveiled a new cover for harry potter and the deathly hallows, the final book of the series. London a new harry potter play opened in london this weekend, and the new book went on sale overnight.
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