|
Official
Websites
Scholastic
http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/home.asp
This is the website of the U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter books. It
has official information about the books and the author, plus great games
and features. You can pretend you’re a Hogwarts student and send mail
by Owl Post, answer the latest question in the Discussion Chamber, download
a Harry Potter screen saver, and more.
Bloomsbury
http://www.bloomsbury.com/harrypotter/
There are two websites here--one for Muggles and one for witches and wizards.
Be prepared to enter a magical password if you want to use the entrance
for witches and wizards! The websites have many wonderful features. Our
favorite feature lets you send a screaming Howler to a friend.
Warner
Bros. Harry Potter Movie Website
http://movies.warnerbros.com/harrypotter/index.html
The official source for information about the Fall 2001 movie.
The
Official Mary GrandPre Website
http://www.marygrandpre.com/
Mary GrandPre is the illustrator for the American
editions of the Harry Potter books. On her website, you can learn more
about her life and career and view a beautiful selection of her artwork.
Fan
Websites
The
Unofficial Harry Potter Fan Club
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Mountain/5101/index.html
One of the best and most comprehensive fan sites on the web.
The
Harry Potter Network
http://www.hpnetwork.f2s.com/
This fan site is an excellent source for the latest Harry news. It also
has interesting explanations for the characters’ names (see the “Derivatives”
page), news, message boards, and role playing.
HarryPotterFans.com’s
Games Page
http://harrypotterfans.com/links/On_this_site/Games/
Try these word searches and a slider puzzle.
Harry
Potter's Philosopher's Shop
http://www.geocities.com/lumen_dei/
Download Harry Potter screen savers and wallpaper
for your desktop here! Plus, you can play some great games, read some
thoughtful essays about Harry, and learn a little about the background
of the books.
Fandom's
Harry Potter Website
http://www.fandom.com/harrypotter/
This website is a great source for news, fan fiction,
and fan art.
More
...
Muggles
For Harry Potter
http://www.mugglesforharrypotter.org/
What do you think about the fact that Harry Potter books have been banned
from some classrooms and libraries? Muggles For Harry Potter is an organization
that supports kids and grown-ups who are fighting to keep Harry Potter
in schools and libraries. This website will tell you how to get involved--and
where you can get a “Muggles For Harry Potter” button near you. Muggles
For Harry Potter is sponsored by a number of important organizations for
publishers and writers.
J.K.
Rowling Audio Interview on NPR
http://search.npr.org/cf/cmn/cmnpd01fm.cfm?PrgDate=12%2F3%2F1998&PrgID=2
Scroll down the page and you’ll find an interview with J.K. Rowling that
you can download and listen to on your computer.
Wizard
Crafts at Kidsdomain
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/_wizard.html
Learn how to make easy, kid-friendly crafts, including Edible Wands, Chocolate
Covered Frogs, Brooms, and Cauldrons.
Lumos!
http://www.geocities.com/carpesaponem/
A Harry Potter Font Creating your own Harry Potter
website? Why not use this freeware font inspired by the Harry Potter books?
|
