Little "disappointed and surprised" by Rowling exit

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Mon, 04/07/2011 - 09:50 Christopher Little is "disappointed and surprised" about Neil Blair's move to set up The Neil Blair Partnership, and J K Rowling's defection to the new company. As reported on Thursday, Rowling has now "terminated her association" with the Christopher Little Agency. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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J.K. Rowling's latest wizardry prompts criticism from Native Americans

Harry Potter fans in Native American communities are disappointed with the depiction of their cultures and history in the British novelist's latest stories.  Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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J.K. Rowling will reveal more about the American world of magic on Pottermore

The upcoming movie 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' based in the world of 'Harry Potter,' is set in America. Upcoming stories published on the site Pottermore will reveal more about the magical culture in the US. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Four new J K Rowling writings to reveal US magic history

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J.K. Rowling reveals new story, the 'History of Magic in North America'

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EU exit could lead to 'catastrophic uncertainty'

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JK Rowling unveils new novel, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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New Harry Potter book from JK Rowling coming out in July: the play script

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