Which Harry Potter novel won J.K. Rowling the 1999 Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award for ages 9–11?
Answer
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban won J.K. Rowling the 1999 Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award for ages 9–11.
The third Harry Potter novel was published in the United Kingdom in 1999. It introduces Sirius Black, expands the history of Harry’s parents, and develops the mysterious connection between the Marauders and Hogwarts.
The Nestlé Smarties Book Prize was a major British children’s book award voted for by children. Rowling’s win reflected the series’ rapidly growing popularity among young readers, rather than a prize selected solely by literary critics.
The award category matters because the Smarties prizes were divided by age group. The novel’s recognition in the 9–11 category should not be confused with later awards for other books in the series or with film awards.