The Tales of Beedle the Bard Contest

To celebrate the December 4, 2008 launch of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, written and illustrated by J.K. Rowling, there will be a national essay contest for American kids to attend a once-in-a lifetime event in Edinburgh, Scotland with J.K. Rowling.

In order to enter The Tales of Beedle the Bard essay contest, fans are asked to write an essay of 200 words or less describing how they have helped others.

Five lucky winners and their chaperones will be the guests of Scholastic for an all-expense paid trip to Edinburgh, Scotland to attend an exclusive event at the National Library of Scotland on December 4, 2008 with J.K. Rowling.

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. For complete details on how to enter and Official rules, click to download the official contest rules (PDF).