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The Harry Potter Phenomenon

The young wizard beloved by children, parents, and bookshop owners alike

Beloved by children, parents, and bookshop owners alike, Potter's magical adventures have sold 25 million copies worldwide. Includes interview with JK Rowling: "One of the challenges when I started writing Harry was to make sure I understood the laws - both the physical laws and the legal system within the wizarding world."

Picture: JK Rowling, Credit: Getty Images

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