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JK Rowling unveils plans to ease lockdown: People deserve a bit of ‘magic’

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07.07.2020 - 07:40

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JK Rowling has announced plans to bring a dose “of magic” to people in lockdown. The best-selling author, 54, has unveiled Harry Potter At Home, to help children, parents, carers and teachers during the Covid-19 outbreak.

A new digital hub, hosted on WizardingWorld.com, will feature “information and activities for children, parents and carers”.

Throughout April, families will also be able to access free audiobooks and eBooks of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, the first novel in the wizarding series.

Rowling said: “The teachers, parents and carers working to keep children’s lives as normal and happy as possible while we’re all on lockdown deserve a bit of magic. “I hope these initiatives will give children and even adults a happy

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