Scholastic has issued a press release this morning, detailing the first official international sales figures for The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which has sold 2.6 million copies and grossed roughly $8.5 million in its first full week for the The Childiren's High Level Group.
J.K. Rowling has expressed her thanks today to all those who have bought a copy of her charity book, making it the fastest selling title of 2008 and raising millions of pounds for children suffering in institutions.
"I am absolutely delighted that so much money has been raised," she said, "and would like to thank everyone who has so far purchased a copy of the book. All royalties will be going to help children without families, many of them with disabilities, whose voices have been unheard for many years."
Read the rest of the press release below.
Posted by Micah
12-17-2008
at 09:06 AM
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 09:39:06
I am so glad that Tales has been so successful especially for such a good cause. Thank you Jo for your generousity and love to the voiceless children of the world.
BTW-I am giving copies to everyone on my list ... So thanks again Jo for making my holiday shopping so simple this year!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 10:23:53
I love that she wrote the stories that compliment the Potterverse. I hope that she can continue to give us additional peaks into the world of magic! My copy has already been read by everyone in my home!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 10:33:08
Awesome. Im soooo happy it has raised sooo much money for charity. I bought the book the day it came out and I plan on buying the collectors edition! The book is brilliant and the fact that the proceeds go to charity is the icing on the cake.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 11:18:32
Arent Harry Potter fans awesome! We are number one and so is JKR!
We love all things Harry Potter!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 11:29:27
Magic. I love Jo. Im 98% positive my copy is under the tree! I just love that our fandom can do so much good in the world!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 12:04:20
@micah...sorry about the AFL shutting down :(
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 12:42:57
I was afraid that I couldnt find the book in the country where I live, but luckily I was able to buy it yesterday in a bookstore, I read it today and its amazing! The only bad thing is that it is much too short. :( We Potterfans are used to really long books :D
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 13:46:36
Im glad the book did so well and raised so much money for such a good cause. :D
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 14:01:09
I am so thrilled the book did such a great job and raised so much money for those kids. Also the best selling book of the year was by JKR and it was for charity makes me proud of her and all of the fans!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 16:22:41
Im so hapy that its been so successful. As much as I enjoyed the Twilight series, it just shows Meyer could never be the next Rowling, cause as soon as Rowling brings a book out, it boots Meyer of the top spot, and Im glad. And Im happy to be reading JKRs words again lol. Its amazing, the amount of money made though, she must be so proud.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 19:07:08
totally agree with u katharineee
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 19:23:16
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 20:15:58
I looooooove JKR! and I Loooooove mugglenet!! woooo! just had to say it! lol
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-18 02:59:35
DFTBA!!! Everyone on mugglenet should go to youtube and help support the Nerdfighters & the Project for Awesome!! If you dont know who the Nerdfighters are -- did you here the "Accio Deathly Hallows" song? Thats the guy! Hes organized youtube for the next two days into the PROJECT FOR AWESOME, which will help spread awareness about different charities and decrease world suck!! Mugglenet staff, I even think that this is worth a news story. The Project For Awesome continues until tomorrow. Check out the details at the Brotherhood 2.O Nerdfighters youtube: vlogbrothers. Lets keep making a difference, hp fans!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-18 03:19:52
Yeaaaaaa We rule, Potterfans!!!
JKR is so amazing and generous--She deserves it all, and she must be really proud! Im so glad there are lots of true potterfans ot there, and supporting her no matter what. Forever and Ever!~
I love beedle the bard so much--Its such a treaure. Lol, its a JKR and HP book after all. i wish she writes a massive collection though..
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-18 07:13:55
My Husband bought the special ed. for my birthday, which is jan. 8th. It is sitting in the amazon box five feet away, taunting me! A friend bough the regular ed. and let me read it first! Ive been handselling Beedle at work, first approach is always educating the customers on the chairty! YAY for JKR!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-18 11:23:48
im sooo extremaly extatic about the Tales and how much mony it has rased for the charity!!!!!!!!!!!1 :)! i am almost positive that my copy is under the tree!!!!!!!!!1 i cant wate to get it and i am soooo proud of JKR and she must be proud of herself for rasing so much money for charitys and starting her own!!!!1 i have to just say again i cant wate to get my own copy of Tales!!!!!!!!!1
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-18 12:28:09
NIce one Jo, you rock! I really hope my copy is sitting under my tree - cant wait to read it! Big up for raising so much money :D
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-19 14:33:11
Im still amazed how the Beedle the Bard sales beat Breaking Dawn. WOO HOO HARRY POTTER!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-25 19:47:42
angelina_johnson92- that is pretty amazing! im glad tho since this book was for charity!
I got a book with a diffrent cover, is there a way i can get one with the cover like the picture?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-26 13:30:19
I got this book! its so good im glad its doing so well!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-28 23:02:37
Yes,!! the book is incredible! as the post before mine im glad its doing this well!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-29 01:47:12
Omg! My mum got me a copy for Christmas (Early present) and then I read it and thought it was rad! So I got my best friend a copy. THE BOOK IS TOTS AWESOMEE!
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