J.K. Rowling by Joanne Mattern

J.K. Rowling by Joanne Mattern

J.K. Rowling: Author explains how to become a writer by profiling the life story of the woman who overcame adversity to write the highly successful Harry Potter book series. As a young girl, Joanne Kathleen Rowling loved to make up stories and dreamed of becoming an author. Yet as she struggled to find a career and raise her daughter by herself, she kept her passion for writing a secret. Today her stories set records in the publishing industry, serve as the basis for popular films, and captivate audiences young and old around the world. Rowling's literary creation, Harry Potter, has made her one of England's wealthiest women and one of the most celebrated figures in the world.

Joanne Mattern is the author of more than 125 books for children. She resides in New York, where she frequently participates in writing and speaking engagements with school and community groups.

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ISBN 13	9780816058846
ISBN 10	0816058849
Title	J.K. Rowling
Author	Joanne Mattern
Series	Ferguson Career Biographies S
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Facts On File Inc
Year published	2005-04-01
Number of pages	128
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