Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. This biography details not only Rowling's life and her love of literature but the story behind the creation of a modern classic.

Highlights the life of the author best known for writing novels starring Harry Potter, boy wizard, and includes summaries of her books and a section on how to write creatively.

Readers will learn about J.K. Rowlings's childhood in England and the creation of the Harry Potter series.

Discusses the life and work of author J.K. Rowling.

Describes the life of the British author, from her childhood influences and struggles with her personal life to becoming one of the most popular authors of her generation.

Presents a biography of celebrated author, J.K. Rowling, and chronicles her life, personal and professional challenges and achievements, and how she rose from poverty to eventually set records in the publishing industry with her Harry ...

Starting at the age of six, J.K. Rowling knew she wanted to be an author.

In this collection of brand new essays, an international team of contributors examines the complete Harry Potter series from a variety of critical angles and approaches.

Traces the childhood, education, and career of J.K. Rowling.

This title examines the remarkable life of J. K. Rowling. Readers will learn about Rowling's family background, childhood, education, and work as the world-famous author of the Harry Potter series.