rowling, j. k

Looks to mythology, folklore, and literature to investigate the sources of ideas for some of the images, characters, and themes found in J. K. Rowling's stories of fledgling wizard Harry Potter.

Presents a biography of author and storyteller Joanne Kathleen Rowling, discussing her life before and after her phenomenal success with the Harry Potter series.

Provides a brief biography of author and storyteller Joanne Kathleen Rowling.

Identifies more than fifty themes in J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" book series that parallel Christian gospel and argues that the works are not threats to the Christian faith.

Through a review of the history of banned books, the outcry by some over the Harry Potter books and the call for them to be banned is discussed through a review of this popular fantasy series and brief biography of its author.

A brief biography of writer Joanne Kathleen Rowling, providing information on her childhood, education, and her accomplishments as an author.

Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.

Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures and personalities that appear in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.

Presents a biographical profile of author J. K. Rowling, and features fourteen essays that examine her life and work, the place of her novels in literature, and the critical response to the Harry Potter books.

This is an easy-to-read biography of J. K. Rowling, the English author of the popular Harry Potter series of children's books.