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J.K. Rowling : a biography / Connie Ann Kirk.

Van Pelt Library PR6068.O93 Z739 2003
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kirk, Connie Ann.
Series:
Greenwood biographies 1540-4900
Greenwood biographies, 1540-4900
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Rowling, J. K.
Authors, English--20th century--Biography.
Authors, English.
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character).
Potter, Harry.
Children's stories--Authorship.
Children's stories.
Genre:
Biographies.
Physical Description:
xiii, 141 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Other Title:
Joanne K. Rowling
Place of Publication:
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2003.
Summary:
This unofficial biographical study of J. K. Rowling invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the phenomenon.
Contents:
Chapter 1 Origins and Contexts 1
Chapter 2 Early Life and Family 9
Chapter 3 The School Years 27
Chapter 4 Early Career 49
Chapter 5 The Life of Harry Potter 65
Chapter 6 Controversies and Criticism 99
Appendix A J.K. Rowling Timeline 117
Appendix B J.K. Rowling's Awards 120
Appendix C J.K. Rowling's Reading 122
Appendix D Organizations Important to J.K. Rowling 123
Appendix E Addresses for J. K. Rowling 125.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [127]-138) and index.
ISBN:
0313322058
OCLC:
49991592

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