Rowling explains why there wont be any more stories about. This new edition of harry potter and the sorcerers stone is the perfect way to start a new generation of readers on their hogwarts journey, and at the same time is sure to be a treasured keepsake for fans to add to their collection, said ellie berger, president scholastic trade. A new harry potter film is in the works, and it will. Harry potter fanatics, gather round, because theres a brand new illustrated edition of harry potter and the sorcerers stone hitting shelves in 2020. Mar 07, 2015 is a new harry potter book about to be discovered. Harry potter and the cursed child to be eighth book bbc. Pottermore is proud to be a key part of the multiplatform effort that will allow the epic eighth harry potter story to be read and enjoyed by a wider, global audience, said susan l. It was always difficult being harry potter and it isnt much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the ministry of magic, a. Rowling, john tiffany, and jack thorne, a new play by jack thorne, harry potter and the cursed child is the eighth story in the harry potter series and the first official harry potter story to be presented on stage. This is the next generation, you know, rowling said about the new fans who might be discovering the magic of waiting for a new harry story at. Rowlings new ebook editions to the mythical tome will be available in june through pottermore rowlings ecommerce and digital publishing website for all things in.
Rowling, 42, admits she has weak moments when she feels she will. The book, which is branded as the official eighth story in the harry potter series, was published sunday to all the midnightrelease and nerdsdressingincloaks fanfare of yesteryear. An eighth harry potter book is to be released this summer containing the script for a new stage play telling the wizards story. Rowling explains why a harry potter 9 wont be happening. Rowling has announced an 8th harry potter novel, to be released in december.
Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is the longest book in the series, at 766 pages in the uk version and 870 pages in the us version. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone was a global bestseller in 1997, and rowling went on to add six more books to the series one for each year of harry. Rowling is planning to expand her wizarding world with four new books set in the harry potter universe though maybe not exactly. It promised new material, and closure on the potter family weve been. Jk rowlings eighth harry potter story will be published this summer. Second, the play was not written by jk rowling herself.
The book will be published in hardback and ebook in the us and canada by scholastic. Feb 10, 2016 were finally getting an 8th harry potter book, but theres a. Speaking at the broadway opening of harry potter and the cursed child on. This controversial new search engine reveals so much more than googling. Feb 10, 2016 pottermore has listened to the cries of potterheads everywhere, announcing that j. Depending on the variant that youre reading i believe that the page numbers differ between countries so im using the copies that i have to hand. Aug 17, 2016 the stories, which are available wednesday for preorder, come after rowling said the eighth installment in the beloved book series, harry potter and the cursed child, will be the last story about. The crimes of grindelwald was released in november 2018. Jk rowlings 8th harry potter book to be published this summer harry potter and the cursed child set 19 years after last book potter an overworked employee of. Jk rowlings eighth harry potter story will be published. New edition of harry potter and the sorcerers stone 2020. While some are very excited at the prospect of new harry potter books released by jk rowling, others are wearisome of the annual release of potter based material from the authors camp. The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end on july 30.
Rowling wont say yes to more harry potter, but shes not exactly saying no, either the author of one of the most famous childrens book series, made into hit films, recently chatted with. This isnt just a chopping up of harry potter and the deathly hallows, so that the seventh book matched the twopart movies it became. From cauldron cakes to knickerbocker glorymore than 150 magical recipes for wizards and nonwizards alike unofficial cookbook. Rowlings new play, harry potter and the cursed child pts. It does not feel like an eighth harry potter book at all. Jul 31, 2016 the book, which is branded as the official eighth story in the harry potter series, was published sunday to all the midnightrelease and nerdsdressingincloaks fanfare of yesteryear. New details on cursed child, the eighth harry potter.
Feb 10, 2016 new harry potter book from jk rowling coming out in july. Youtube screenshot file when it was announced last december 20 that there is another harry potter project in the works in playbill, many fans got excited. May 30, 2019 harry potter fans, this is your official heads up. A hardback edition of harry potter and the cursed child parts i. 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. Aug 02, 2016 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. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books. It was published worldwide in english on 21 june 2003. After a decadeslong wait, harry potter fans can finally rejoice in the release of an eighth book in the magical franchise. Rowling retweeted the update on the publishers account, but is yet to discuss the new book in her own words. The author was in new york to promote lumos, her new charity to help children in orphanages. Eighth harry potter book set for release this summer opinion outpost.
Jk rowling releases new harry potter story, has no. Check out our blog post for tips on what age your child should start reading harry potter. Scholastic reveal new illustrated edition of harry potter. For young harry potter fans, create a magical adventure with spellbounding games such as harry potter clue, harry potter codename, and harry potter uno. Feb 10, 2016 the eighth installment of the harry potter series will be published this summer, and this time, harry is a dad the eighth part in the harry potter canon will be a script book based on the.
Guys, fred and george weasley went to a harry potter event harry potter house for sale article continues below. The official playscript of the original west end production. No, were getting a whole new story, one that will coincide. Why people are excited about the two new harry potter books. Pottermore has listened to the cries of potterheads everywhere, announcing that j. The land officially opened to the public on 18 june 2010. 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.
Rowling has a serious message about harry potter and the cursed child. An eighth official harry potter book will be released on july 31 this year but theres a catch. Harry potter and the cursed child to be eighth book bbc news. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books j. An 8th harry potter book is coming with a twist vox. Harry potter and the cursed child to be eighth book. A new harry potter film is in the works, and it will have the original cast warner bros. Rowling bringing more magic to harry potter with 4 new books. Rowling, harry potter and the order of the phoenix by j.
Rowling has strongly hinted for the first time that she could write an eighth book in the series. While the release of the new harry potter short may be seen by fans as a sign of another novel installment on the horizon, a spokesperson for rowling quickly shot down the rumor. New details on cursed child, the eighth harry potter story. English playwright jack thorne wrote the script based on an original new story rowling wrote with thorne and theater director john tiffany. Rowling is planning to expand her wizarding world with four new books set in the harry potter universe. Feb 10, 2016 harry potter and the cursed child is officially the 8th book sourcefednerd. The new harry potter book is here, and if you wanted it to. How many pages are there in all the harry potter books. Rowling has a serious message about harry potter and the. Jk rowling, the author of harry potter, only agreed for the play to be made. The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end on july 30, 2016. K rowling will release two new harry potter books this year. The website provides a road map to reading harry potter books for.
Harry potter and the cursed child, parts one and two. Rowling confirmed that the play, the cursed child, will be the eighth harry potter story in the series. Jul 20, 2017 t hat hasnt stopped fans around the world getting excited about the promise of two new books coming in october, both of which have harry potter in the title bloomsbury, rowlings publisher. English playwright jack thorne wrote the script based on an original new story rowling wrote with thorne and theater director john tiffany but. New harry potter book from jk rowling coming out in july. Rowling creates new harry potter site for coronavirus. Eighth harry potter book will appear on his 36th birthday. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j.
After the success of the films and books, universal and warner brothers announced they would create the wizarding world of harry potter, a new harry potter themed expansion to the islands of adventure theme park at universal orlando resort in florida. An 8th harry potter book is coming with a twist harry potter and the cursed child will be released on july 31. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rowling explains why harry potter 9 will never happen. Harry potter and the cursed child is officially the 8th book. New book from the wizarding world coming this summer. The cursed child is the eighth story in the harry potter series and we have the synopsis to share with you it was always difficult being harry potter and it isnt much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the ministry of magic, a husband and father of three schoolage children. I could definitely write an eighth, ninth, tenth book, said rowling in a 2010.
A new harry potter book is finally happening, where will. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books time. Apr 24, 2018 in a new interview conducted at the broadway opening of the cursed child, j. If publishers can turn harper lees original manuscript into a new novel, could the same happen to jk rowlings early drafts. The new harry potter book is here, and if you wanted it to be. Its release date is set for july 31, 2016, marking harrys 36th birthday. The cursed child is the eighth story in the harry potter series and we have the synopsis to share with you.
The eighth story is probably the last story in harry potters timeline, meaning that harry potter 9 wont be happening. If youre already dreamy of cosy autumn nights in front of the fire with harry potter playing on the tv, get very excited. Sep 12, 20 ive been seeing rumors all over the web that j. Four brand new stories associated with the wizarding world of harry potter are set to be released over 20 years after the first novel was published. Rowling is a special rehearsal edition of the script book of the new stage play harry. Rowling creates new harry potter site for coronavirus boredom by ben cost. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Eighth harry potter book to publish in july cbs news. We finally have a release date for the 8th harry potter book.
Harry potter series 7 primary works 16 total works orphan harry learns he is a wizard on his 11th birthday when hagrid escorts him to magicteaching hogwarts school. Rowling announced earlier this week that her highly anticipated harry potter play, harry potter and the cursed child, is being released in book form later this year. According to pottermore, whats coming out on july 31 the shared birthday of harry potter and j. If you really consider cursed child the 8th book then thats fine but a lot of people are. Apr 10, 2015 the author was in new york to promote lumos, her new charity to help children in orphanages. Rowling clarifies cursed child is not the 8th harry. Three new harry potter books are coming before christmas. The authors tweet in support of an antitrans activist contradicts the messages of acceptance found in. Is harry potter and the cursed child an 8th harry potter book. Named harry potter and the cursed child, the story is set 19 years after the end of harry. Rowlings first potter publication in eight years will be.
Harry potter and the cursed child is officially the 8th book sourcefednerd. A prequel to the harry potter series, this new adventure of magizoologist newt scamander marked the start of a fivefilm series to be written by the author. A new harry potter book is set to be released this summer. Be the first to see the new cover of time and get our most. The twoway the book, called harry potter and the cursed child, picks up the story of harry and co. Im not sure of this, but i thought id ask around more reliable sites. Rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books online.
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