BIOGRAPHY - CHAPTER BOOK: Who Is J. K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso

This is one of my favorite lines of biographies for kids. In fact, in our school library, I put them together in their own section so kids could find them easily. Also, if they try one and like it, they can see what other ones we have and try another.

This particular volume was well done. It includes stories of J. K. Rowling's childhood, her family, her life as she was writing the Harry Potter series, and the impact of the series on her life. I've read other background information on her and was afraid this would feel "already done," but it felt fresh and interesting. Fun information on where some of her ideas came from, etc.

4 out of 5 stars

No AR level at this time

Waiting on WEDNESDAY

Pottermore - have you heard the buzz? JKRowling has a new website up, teasing fans for a "big announcement" tomorrow. Theories are abounding - online game with prizes in the real world, encyclopedia, book, social media.

We will all find out tomorrow what it will be, but I have to say my hopes are on a book - either the encyclopedia or an actual book-book. Even if I have to wait a year until publication, I am ready for a new JKR book.

Here are some links to folks talking about the announcement:

HPWriter

Online Game "leak"

Mugglenet

RECOMMENDATIONS WEEK - Day 5

This year our family enjoyed reading NERDS aloud together - my son giggled at the different tasks we had to do to get to the next chapter in the story. We are looking forward to Book 2 coming out on September 1.

And, I just couldn't get through a week of recommendations without mentioning Harry. With the new Lego game - LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, and Lego sets coming out this fall, along with the first portion of the last movie coming out in November, Harry is enjoying renewed interest at our house - and in houses all over, I am sure.

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FRIDAY....

On the day before Harry Potter's birthday (Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!) I just had to put in a plug for the Harry Potter series once again. We have been listening to them on audio, and I have been reading the first four out loud to my son at bedtime for months now, and I love them just as much the 15th time as I did the first. The audio versions are fantastic; we love listening to them on any extended drive in the car. Once the wheels are moving, I can hardly count to five before my son says, "Are we going to listen to Harry now?" Good for adults and kids.

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