Mythmaker: The Story of J.K. Rowling (Who Wrote That?)

Amy Sickels

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9780791096321: Mythmaker: The Story of J.K. Rowling (Who Wrote That?)

ISBN 10: 0791096327 ISBN 13: 9780791096321

Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, 2008

Virtually everyone knows her name and the names of her wizarding characters. As the 13th richest woman in England, she earned her fortune in a rather unusual way - by writing books. J.K. Rowling is one of the most popular authors of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Her books about Harry Potter's adventures are widely read by adults and children alike and have been translated into more than 64 languages. With the recent completion of the seven-book series, Rowling's popularity is at an all-time high. But Rowling didn't start out famous. As a single mother, she struggled for many years before her books were published. ""Mythmaker: The Story of J.K. Rowling, Second Edition"" is fully updated to tell her inspiring life story.

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.,."informed and informative...very highly recommended...for its exceptional grasp of this popular author's life and works."

About the Author:

Amy Sickels lives in New York City. She received her M.F.A. from Pennsylvania State University and has published stories and essays in literary journals, including The Greensboro Review and The Madison Review.

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