JK Rowling has sent Harry Potter books to a young fan in Aleppo after her mother messaged the author to ask how her daughter could get hold of the novels.
The bestselling novelist sent an ebook to the seven-year-old girl, who is living in the besieged eastern part of the Syrian city of Aleppo.
Bana Alabed's account is managed by her mother who tweeted a message in English on her behalf that she is "reading to forget the war".
Her mother then asked if the author could send over a book for her daughter to read saying "I watched Harry Potter movie, Bana would like to read the book."
Rowling replied: "I hope you do read the book, because I think you'd like it. Sending you lots and lots of love xxx"
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When her mother added: "She wants to but we don't have it here. We watched the movie before. How do we get?," Books are hard to come by in war-torn Aleppo, however a member of Rowling's staff stepped in and organised the ebook.
The author was delighted, writing: "Brilliant idea ... I've been obsessing over this all morning!"
Ms Alabed posted an image of Bana holding a piece of card with the words "thank you my friend JK Rowling for the books" and added: "Love you from Aleppo - Bana"
"Love you too, Bana! Thinking of you, keep safe", Rowling replied.
My friend @jk_rowling how are you? Thank you for the book, love you from #Aleppo. - Bana pic.twitter.com/c84b4Zux0G
— Bana Alabed (@AlabedBana) November 23, 2016
