"Harry Potter" is the ultimate book for children according to 18-34 year0lds in Britain if a new poll is to be believed.
According to the BBC, 26 percent of those included in the BBC local radio poll sponsored by Awesome Authors and Love to Read say that "Harry Potter" by British author J. K. Rowling is their top recommended book for young children.
Closely following "Harry Potter" is Roald Dahl's 1982 book "The BFG," which is currently in theaters in the form of a film adaptation by multi-Oscar winner Steven Spielberg. Ten percent of those in the poll say that the Bible is the book they would most likely to have children read.
Part of why "Harry Potter" and "The BFG" is popular is because they "expand imagination" with 57 percent of those polled using that reasoning.
In other news, in anticipation of the theatrical release of the upcoming "Harry Potter" spin off "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them," Rowling has revealed more information about the wizarding school in America, Ilvermony School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. According to the Pottermore site, it is said to be hidden in Mount Greylocke in Massachusetts and also has four houses just like Hogwarts: Thunderbird, Horned Serpent, Wampus and Pukwudgie.
The first "Harry Potter" novel was released in 1997 and went on to produce six book sequels, an 8-part film adaptation and a theme park attraction in Universal Studios. It is now considered one of the biggest franchises in the world. A two-part stage play called "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is also currently on its first run in the West End district of London.
Watch the trailer of the Rowling-written "Harry Potter" spin off "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them" below. It will be released on November 18 just before the Thanksgiving weekend.
