Synopsis
The revised and updated version of the New York Times bestselling biography.
KLIATT
As a child, Joanne Kathleen Rowling entertained her sister and neighborhood children with her fanciful tales. She has spent all of her life creating stories. After she began writing about Harry and his friends, she felt that no matter what situation she found herself in, she could always turn to the characters she had created. Combining her vivid imagination with her love for unusual names, we are now all able to enjoy Dumbledore, Hagrid, and Neville Longbottom along with her. Shapiro is an entertainment writer who has written about several famous people. His latest foray into the world of entertainment will delight Harry's fans. Young readers will enjoy reading how Rowling created the world that has delighted them. Hearing about her life will also give them insight into the stories, and perhaps will encourage budding writers. Four pages of photographs will give them images of their favorite writer as well. This is a must purchase for all libraries that serve the younger Harry Potter lovers. KLIATT Codes: J—Recommended for junior high school students. 2000, St. Martin's/Griffin, 128p, 21cm, $4.99. Ages 13 to 15. Reviewer: Lynn Evarts; Lib. Media Spec., Sauk Prairie H.S., Prairie du Sac, WI, November 2000 (Vol. 34 No. 6)