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J. K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter

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By Marc Shapiro
Publisher St. Martin's Griffin
J. K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter
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Harry Potter is loved throughout the worldso 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 timesan ability that helps make her creation, Harry Potter, seem so real. In this revealing look, 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 didnt 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. Rowlings simple rule about writing?

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17726 words17,726 words
128 pages128 pages
Lexile 1060LLexile 1060L
Grade 4 to 7Grade 4 to 7
Published 2000Published 2000

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0312272243

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