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J.K. Rowling The Wizard Behind Harry Potter

Marc Shapiro

Harry Potter is loved throughout the world -- so is his creator. Joanne Kathleen (J.K.) Rowling is a true wizard, a woman whose ability to recall vividly her days as a child and capture those wild, wonderful, difficult times helps make her creation. Harry potter, seem so real.In this inspiring book, fans of the Harry Potter series get to see their favorite author as she really is. From a child with a wonderful imagination who didn't quite fit in, to a single mother with almost overwhelming responsibilities, the J.K. Rowling story is a wonderful chance for adults and children to enjoy a heartwarming, magical story...together.Inside are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions: -- Where did the idea of Harry Potter come from? -- What was J.K. Rowling like when she was younger? -- What kind of student was she? -- Which of the characters does J.K. Rowling most identify with? -- Where does the name Harry Potter come from? -- What is J.K. Rowling's simple rule about writing?

GenresBiography & AutobiographyLiterary FiguresWomenJuvenile NonfictionLiteraryLiterary Criticism

107 pages

English edition · First published 2000 by Turtleback · ISBN 9780613326988

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