Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has released a new children's novel called The Christmas Pig.. The writer announced the release of the book on Twitter, sales have already started on the website of the British bookstore chain Waterstones.

Woke up to a chocolate book, which I think you’ll agree is a very nice way to wake up? pic. twitter. com / HHbefGhWJ1.

- J. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 12, 2021.

The main character of the book is seven-year-old Jack. He travels to an unknown land ruled by a monster to save his favorite toy - a pig. On this path, interesting adventures and trials await him..

The idea for this novel arose 10 years ago: Rowling was inspired by her son David's toy pigs.. However, the time to write the book was found only during the lockdown..

“This is a story about how to get lost and find, about love and what remains with us forever and what passes. This book is also about hope and endurance, ”said Rowling..

In 2020, two books by J.K. Rowling (about Harry Potter) were included in the list of the 100 best books in the fantasy genre.