Peterson-Hilleque, Victoria
J.K. Rowling, extraordinary author by Victoria Peterson-Hilleque - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Company, c2011. - 112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Essential lives .
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
9781616135171 (hc) 1616135174 (hc)
2010000503
Rowling, J. K.
Authors, English--20th century
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)
Children's stories--Authorship
j823.914 Pet 28
J.K. Rowling, extraordinary author by Victoria Peterson-Hilleque - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Company, c2011. - 112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Essential lives .
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
9781616135171 (hc) 1616135174 (hc)
2010000503
Rowling, J. K.
Authors, English--20th century
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)
Children's stories--Authorship
j823.914 Pet 28