From her birth in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England, to stories about her favorite teachers, to her first fan letter, the author of the Harry Potter books discusses her life and her writing.
The author of the Harry Potter books discusses her childhood, her writing career, and the publishing phenomenon she has created.
This story is that of a woman who does not forget those difficult years during which she wrote regardless of the lack of interest by publishers.
There is also a literary appreciation of each author by a prominent critic, and a comprehensive list of all the author's published works. The text is illustrated with photographs and mementoes from the authors' own archives.
From her birth in Chipping Sodbury near Bristol, England, to the stories about her favorite teachers, to the funny misunderstanding in her first fan letter, the life of the author of the Harry Potter books is revealed.
Aligned with state standards, this text features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
Was getting the first book published easy for her, or was it a long struggle? How did she come up with so many amazing ideas for the books? How did her own life influence the characters in the series, both good and bad?
Harry, A History tells this story. It tells the personal story of Melissa Anelli's journey through the very heart of Harry Potter fandom.
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Traces the childhood, education, and career of J.K. Rowling.