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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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