There are some interesting pieces of information about Rowling, her bumpy road to publication and the success that affected her and her family. What I love the most about this biography is that we’re not only following Rowling’s life, but also the journey of the Harry Potter series, from the first spark of inspiration to fandom. Though Rowling had an early life filled with hardship, I admire her perseverance to finish her book. 6), her path slowly led her towards her lifelong dream of becoming an author. Yet, from the moment she had the epiphany about a boy who “had round glasses and a scar shaped like a lightning bolt.” (p.

Writing had a therapeutic effect on Rowling’s mind, especially when she went through though times.

The passion for writing followed Jo throughout her early adult life and she managed to squeeze a little time to write as often as she could. However, she loved writing and telling stories from a young age, thus she entertained her friends with stories she made up. This book is an unauthorized biography aimed at younger readers and it is written in a simple yet entertaining manner.Įverybody knows that the idea for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone came to Rowling while travelling by train. Rowling? written by Pam Pollack and Meg Belvisom and beautifully illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. Though I haven’t read the entire Harry Potter series yet, I was interested in Rowling’s journey, from her modest childhood to celebrity status. Whether you love her or disagree with her views, her story is truly aspiring.

Rowling is the author who gave us the magical Harry Potter universe.

Who Is J.K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack