It's hard to believe Harry Potter has been around for 12 years! I can clearly remember standing in line at midnight with my husband as several of the Harry Potter books were released. I must say those were fun times with so much anticipation and excitement in the air. Most importantly, Rowling's stories really got kids motivated about reading and magically drew in those kids that had previously resisted reading.
Scholastic is hoping to introduce the series to a whole new generation of readers and, at the same time, reach out to all those who want to relive their Hogwart's journey. Two weeks ago, they launched a whole new Harry Potter website: http://harrypotter.scholastic.com. The website includes summaries of all the seven books, a glossary of Harry Potter terms, and a pronunciation guide. Those that have read the books can have fun testing their Harry Potter knowledge by answering questions about the book and unlock some fun magical activities. I was a little rusty with the trivia so it took me a few tries before I managed to unlock the games and try out the wands.
Additionally, when visiting the website, kids ages 7-14 can enter Scholastic's The Real Magic of Harry Potter Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort to see the new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction. See the site for complete details. The contest ends on June 1, 2010.
To keep updated on the latest Harry Potter news, trivia, quizzes, polls and giveaways, be sure to follow @Scholastic on twitter (watch for #harrypotter tweets) or check out Scholastic's Facebook page. Scholastic also has their own blog, On Our Minds.

Scholastic has graciously offered to giveaway a copy of the 10th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to two Brimful Curiosities readers (2 WINNERS).

• For contact purposes, if you are a non-blogger or your email is not accessible in your blog profile, please leave a valid email address within the comment section.Three ways to gain extra entries (Maximum total entries is 4; please leave a separate comment for each entry):
• Contest is open to US and Canada
• Contest ends on Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 11:59 PM CST.
• Winner will be chosen at random and sent an email notification.
1st extra entry: Blog about this contest then post your link in the comment section.
2nd extra entry: Follow me on twitter (iambrimful) and tweet about the contest.
3rd extra entry: Follow Me! or subscribe by email or RSS reader
I did not receive a book or any other type of compensation from Scholastic for writing this post. My opinions are entirely my own. View my full disclosure statement for more information about my reviews.)
110 comments:
Two of my favorite things - Harry Potter and Scholastic! So glad you dropped by my blog. I am all about children's books so I'm definitely following both here and on twitter! When I get a post up, I'll stop back by with my link. :)
wow....I really like the new site!
One word:
Aconite Plant used in potions. Also known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane.
would love to win this for my duaghter!
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I follow
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Perhaps I should use some Felix Felicis and get a little extra luck to win. :-)
I follow
Alohomora "Standard Book of Spells, chapter 8" ~Hermione Granger
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I follow!
I adore Harry Potter! Accio 10th Anniversary edition! :D
I'm a twitter follower (@afewmorepages) and tweeted here: http://twitter.com/afewmorepages/status/11828839319
I am also following your blog in Google Reader.
apparate! I always say how I wish I could.
-Lauren
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i follow your blog
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This muggle would love to win. :)
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I follow too.
I wish I could silencio my kids so I can enter the giveaway. Thanks.
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email subscriber
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twitter follower & tweeted http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/11857905409
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I would be flying higher than Hedwig if I won one of these books! I love all things Potter. :)
Thanks for the chance!
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I love Harry Potter. I checked out the new site awhile ago.
I'm a follower.
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I follow on twitter and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/dawnpnr/status/11888465961
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Sometimes I wish I could use the Sonorus charm to make my voice louder for the kids! Thanks for the chance to win and link to the great new site.
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My favorite part of the books...Gave me a a chance to REALLY flex my imagination muscles....
Room of Requirement
A room that a person can only enter when he or she has real need of it. When it appears it is always equipped for the seeker’s needs. Also known to the house-elves as the Come and Go Room.
I'm a Twitter follower
As a mathematician who loves Harry Potter, one word from Schoastic's Harry Potter online glossary is Arithmancy - the ancient study of the magical properties of numbers.
Thank you,
Christine
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I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/11920196862
Thank you,
Christine
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I subscribe via email.
Thank you,
Christine
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My daughter is fanatical about Harry Potter! The word she selected is ALOHOMORA.
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I chose the glossary word scourgify, which refers to the incantation for the Vanishing Spell.
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I will avada kadavra you if I don't win :)
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Adina@fradkov.com
Heehee my captcha was death:)
Lumos is a spell to light your wand!
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GFC follower!
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I forgot to mention a word - Azkaban.
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The Chudley Cannons ~ Ron Weasley's favorite professional Quidditch team. They wear bright orange and black robes and their motto is “Let’s all just keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.”
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I'm an e-mail subscriber
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I'm so hungry for sweets that even the "Fudge Flies" are sounding good! lol
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I subscribe via email.
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I follow you on twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/mjl6mom2/status/12180628278
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Here is one of the great words: Agrippa
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Auror - professional dark -wizard catcher.
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I subscribe by email.
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Please enter me in the contest.
Word: Fidelius Charm (actually 2 words, but they go together).
Line
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Toothflossing Stringmints
Following on google friend connect as kycouple2000.
Fidelius Charm - A charm that conceals a secret within a person (called the Secret-Keeper) so that no one will know about it unless the Secret-Keeper chooses to divulge it.
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Felix Felicis!
Thestrals
Azkaban
Haha, I like this one - The Obliviator: Member of an Accidental Magic Reversal Squad. They work for the Improper Use of Magic Office.
Nice!
Silencio is the tops
Acid pops!
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i would love to win this
From the glossary: Magical Menagerie -Wizarding pet shop in Diagon Alley. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Subscribed via RSS feed.
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I can't believe its been ten years already!
Kwikspell! Coresspodence school for squibs!
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sign me up
Apparate:
To transport oneself instantly to any destination. Apparating is difficult and must not be done without a license from the Department of Magical Transportation. There is a danger of splinching.I would like to transport myself to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida.
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I follow as LUCKYLADY42.
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My daughter is a great Harry Potter fan!
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I chose the words Secrecy Sensor which is an Antenna that vibrates when it detects concealment and lies.
Awesome giveaway. Thanks
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I follow you on twitter
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tweeted
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I follow you via google friend connect
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I loved seeing David Tennant as Bartemius Crouch, Junior, in Goblet of Fire. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Amycus
Avada Kedavra -- THE most unforgiveable curse in my opinion!!
Please count me in! I subscribe and also follow on Twitter.
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Hey! My favorite (Potterwatch) isn't in the glossary! I'll have to settle for Polyjuice Potion. :)
The word I picked is;
Avada Kedavra The Killing Curse. It brings about instant death in a flash of green light. There is no way of blocking it. It is one of the three Unforgivable Curses.
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Today is a bad kid day..I'm going to apparate myself upstairs to the bathroom
My word is alchemy. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
Love Harry Potter! We entered teh sweepstakes so thanks for sharing that info!
Herbology is the Study of plants. Professor Sprout is the Herbology teacher at Hogwarts.
I follow you on Google Friend connect!
I subscribe by email
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Tergeo
A spell that siphons off liquid.
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Azkaban
great books for the whole family.
Amortenti The most powerful love potion in the world.
Can't believe Harry Potter is 10, time does fly.
I am a email subscriber.
debp
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Pumpkin Pasty is a wizarding food that sounds good.
debp
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Amortenti The most powerful love potion in the world.
Sneakoscope - Glass spinning top that lights up and spins when there is someone untrustworthy around.
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Harry saved Ron with a bezoar.
Avada Kedavra - The Killing Curse. It brings about instant death in a flash of green light. There is no way of blocking it. It is one of the three Unforgivable Curses, thanks!
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Arithmancy-great word.
Alohomora Door-unlocking spell.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I subscribe to your blog's feed via google reader.
email in blogger profile.
i follow on twitter - js22222222 .
tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/12896891249
email in blogger profile.
I like the word Muggle - Person totally without magical powers. Muggles live in ignorance of the world of wizards and witches
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I like Anapneo-A spell used to help when someone is choking.
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I am a blog follower
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Wormtail Nickname of Peter Pettigrew.
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follow by gfc
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Following on twitter 86_angel
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Following your blog via GFC
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Aparecium - a spell to make invisible ink. (I also like Acid pops - the fact that a glossary lists it is funny!)
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follow via GFC
Aragog A huge spider that lives in the Forbidden Forest.
I follow on twitter @mrstinareynolds
I follow on gfc
I really like Aragog thanks for the chance eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Alecto A Death Eater, sister to Amycus
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Aunt Marge is like my aunt margaret..lol
Dudley Dursley's dreadful aunt, sister to Vernon Dursley and no friend of Harry's.
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Aragogs freak me out!
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follow your blog
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Taking a cue from my last name I looked up "Z" and got "Zonko's". I love Scholastic's site, I remember answering the trivia there as a kid.
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One of their words is Auror which is a professional dark wizard catcher
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follow you twitter and tweeted
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Accio is an incantation for a summonong charm. garrettsambo@aol.com
Apparate
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