Summary
Harry Potter is the central character -- a boy wizard -- in a series of seven books by British author J.K. Rowling. She wrote the novels, which were initially for children but gained wide appeal worldwide over a 17-year period. The first was published in June 1997, and the final one hit the shelves in July 2007.
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter...
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter...
Harry Potter is the central character -- a boy wizard -- in a series of seven books by British author J.K. Rowling. She wrote the novels, which were initially for children but gained wide appeal worldwide over a 17-year period. The first was published in June 1997, and the final one hit the shelves in July 2007.
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The first five books have been made into successful motion pictures with the sixth due in theaters in late 2008. The movies follow Harry (played by Daniel Radcliffe) through his education at Hogwarts, a school of magic located in Scotland. Other actors in the films include Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Gary Oldman and Ralph Fiennes.
In 2007, Universal Orlando announced plans to add a major Harry Potter area to its Islands of Adventure theme park. It will be known as "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and is set to be completed in late 2009 or early 2010, with cooperation of Rowling and the movies' set designer, Stuart Craig.
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The first five books have been made into successful motion pictures with the sixth due in theaters in late 2008. The movies follow Harry (played by Daniel Radcliffe) through his education at Hogwarts, a school of magic located in Scotland. Other actors in the films include Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Gary Oldman and Ralph Fiennes.
In 2007, Universal Orlando announced plans to add a major Harry Potter area to its Islands of Adventure theme park. It will be known as "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and is set to be completed in late 2009 or early 2010, with cooperation of Rowling and the movies' set designer, Stuart Craig.
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Teacher of the Week: Stephanie Simmens
School: I teach third grade at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School in Clermont. This was my first year at Sawgrass, which opened in August. Education and experience: A bachelor's degree in education from Nova Southeastern University in Davie. I have taught at...Tags: Clermont, Nova Southeastern University, Pompano Beach, Elementary Schools
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What was Kim Cattrall doing in Rudyard Kipling's bathtub?
Though Kim Cattrall is best known as Carrie Bradshaw's man-eating friend Samantha Jones in the HBO comedy series "Sex and the City" and in this summer's hit movie based on the show, the English-born Canadian-raised 51-year-old actress has a strong...Tags: Sharon Gless, Family, Rudyard Kipling, Defense, Missing in Action
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Opening eyes, minds
Sun reporterThe boys from Baltimore sprawled on leather chairs and sofas in the dark-paneled sitting room of a castle-like residential college at Yale University. It was the kind of place where scholars from earlier decades might have relaxed with cigars as they...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Colleges and Universities, Punishment, Hotels and Accommodations, Charles S Dutton
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Boy's 10th birthday a testament to family's love, devotion
South Florida Sun-SentinelNicholas Breedon may not be able to lift his own hand, but he can respond to his mother's touch. When she tousles his hair or makes a funny noise, he may not be able to form words, but he can laugh. And this week, he was able to celebrate his 10th...Tags: Diseases
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Name That Tune isn't their game
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIn the new EA Sports soccer video game Euro 2008, players can choose their country and try to captain their team to the title. Should they win, they get a medal ceremony, complete with their national anthem. Unless, of course, they are from Northern...Tags: Game Playing, Theft, Ceremonies, Newspaper and Magazine, Sculpture
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TV Highlights
Series ■■ ■■ Dance Machine A teacher, a salesman and a makeup artist are among those competing. (N) 8 p.m. ■■ Extraordinary Animals An African grey parrot demonstrates an ability to master vocabulary, as well as...Tags: Eddie Murphy, Tobey Maguire, Keith Lockhart, NBC, Jami Gertz
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News, tips and trends for parents
South Florida Sun-SentinelWith school over, kids have more time to spend watching TV and browsing the Internet, and parents with a full-time schedule can have a hard time monitoring them. But there are still things you can do, according to Pause Parent Play, a Washington, D.C.-...Tags: Video Games, Jessica Simpson, Family, Game Playing, Clubs and Associations
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Create a youthful look with glasses
Here are three ways your eyeglasses can make you look younger, courtesy of How Not to Look Old author Charla Krupp. 1 Tone down the look of bold, black frames with another color. 2 Steer clear of rimless or round, Harry Potter-type frames. 3 Use... -
'Hancock' must battle weak reviews and strong competition
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterLast weekend, one of the most popular brand names in the movie business, Pixar, helped keep summer ticket sales humming. This holiday week, Hollywood is banking on another top box-office draw, Will Smith. Sony Pictures' "Hancock," an action comedy...Tags: Jeff Blake, Sales, Sony Corp., Public Holidays, Angelina Jolie
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Boy's 10th birthday a testament to family's love and devotion
South Florida Sun-SentinelNicholas Breedon may not be able to lift his own hand, but he can respond to his mother's touch. When she tousles his hair or makes a funny noise, he may not be able to form words, but he can laugh. And this week, he was able to celebrate his 10th...Tags: Health Treatments, Medical Specialization, Diseases, Therapies, Genetics
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