Peterson-Hilleque, Victoria   <br/><br/>
J.K. Rowling, extraordinary author  
by Victoria Peterson-Hilleque 
 - Edina, Minn. :  ABDO Pub. Company,  c2011. 
 - 112 p. :  col. ill. ;  24 cm. 
 - Essential lives . <br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/> 11 - 17 years 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781616135171 (hc) 1616135174 (hc) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010000503 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Rowling, J. K.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Authors, English--20th century<br/>Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)<br/>Children's stories--Authorship
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>j823.914 Pet   28