An Interview with Mary Grandpré

In an
exclusive interview, Harry Potter illustrator Mary Grandpré talks about her personal artistic style, working with J.K. Rowling, and her favorite characters in the series.
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard is also available in a
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The Harry-est Town in America
After months of tracking pre-orders of
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Amazon.com can now reveal the
Harry-est Town in America:
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Owl Delivery Writing Adventure Winners
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Amazon.com announces the winners of our
Harry Potter Owl Delivery Writing Adventure, an event where kids under the age of 18 were invited to write a 300-word essay about their favorite
Harry Potter character. Nine young fans were selected to receive midnight delivery of
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21 via UPS as well as a prize package featuring hundreds of dollars worth of
Harry Potter memorabilia. (See
official rules.)
Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem

"I am an extraordinarily lucky person, doing what I love best in the world. I'm sure that I will always be a writer. It was wonderful enough just to be published. The greatest reward is the enthusiasm of the readers." --J.K. Rowling. Find out more about Harry's beloved creator in
this exclusive interview from Amazon.co.uk.
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