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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... Read Full Overview

With the amazing success of the Harry Potter series, interest in the author Joanne Kathleen (JK) Rowling has reached an unparalleled level. Now comes the completely updated New York Times bestseller J.K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter . From her time as a struggling... Read Full Overview

Celebrates the life and work of J.K. Rowling, and provides answers to such questions as where did the name Harry Potter come from, what was J.K. Rowling like as a child, and who were some of her favorite authors.

Harry Potter is loved throughout the world-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,... Read Full Overview

Complete with an eight page photo insert filled with new photos, this updated edition includes new information on the third exciting film, Rowling's marriage, the process of writing "Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix," and much more.

Complete with an eight page photo insert filled with new photos, this updated edition includes new information on the third exciting film, Rowling's marriage, the process of writing "Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix," and much more.