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J.K. Rowling, extraordinary author

by Peterson-Hilleque, Victoria
Series: Essential lives Published by : ABDO Pub. Company, (Edina, Minn. :) Physical details: 112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. ISBN:9781616135171 (hc); 1616135174 (hc). Year: 2011
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j 800 - 899 j823.914 Pet (Browse shelf) Available 99336

Writing the first book -- Family origins -- Broadening horizons -- Leaving home -- Finding her character -- Getting published -- Financial success -- The completion of the series -- Controversy -- Beyond the books -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Additional resources -- Glossary.

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. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

11 - 17 years