J. K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter - Softcover

Shapiro, Marc

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312286627 ISBN 13: 9780312286620

Publisher: Griffin, 2001

Synopsis

The heartwarming story behind J.K. Rowling's rise to fame-and the answers to Harry Potter fans' most burning questions!  Harry Potter is loved throughout the world, and so is his creator.  Joanne Kathleen (J.K.) Rowling is a true wizard, a woman who has the ability to recall vividly her days as a child and capture those wild, wonderful, difficult times-an ability that helps make her creation, Harry Potter, seem so real.  In this revealing book, fans of the Harry Potter series will get to see their favorite author as they never have before.  From a child with a wonderful imagination who didn't quite fit in, to a single mother with almost overwhelming responsibilities, J.K. Rowling and her story provide a wonderful chance for adults and children to enjoy a heartwarming, magical story. . . together.    Inside are the answer to some of the most frequently asked questions: *Where did the idea for the Harry Potter series come from? *How the birth of her third child impacted her life *What's the latest on the top secret writing projects that will follow Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows? *What re Joanne's feelings about the Harry Potter saga finally ending? *Which of the characters does J.K most identify with? *What is J.K. Rowling's simple rule about writing? *And much more!

About this title

About the Author:

Marc Shapiro is the New York Times bestselling author of Justin Bieber: The Fever! and many other bestselling celebrity biographies. He has been a freelance entertainment journalist for more than twenty-five years, covering film, television and music for a number of national and international newspapers and magazines.

Synopsis:

The fascinating and heartwarming true story of one of the world's most beloved authors. In this inspiring book, fans of the Harry Potter series get to see their favourite author as who she really is. The J.K. Rowling story is a wonderful chance for adults and children to enjoy a heartwarming story together.

About this edition

• Publisher: Griffin
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0312286627
• ISBN 13: 9780312286620
• Binding: Paperback