J. K. Rowling: A Biography (Unauthorized Edition) (Hardcover)
From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up-In a preface, Kirk discusses her sources; she obtained every biography in print, watched or read transcripts of every available live or taped interview, and searched the Internet. Data is presented in seven chapters, five appendixes, and a bibliography that sorts resources into several sections. Although there is information about the author herself, the majority of the content is devoted to analyzing her writing. Chapter one likens Rowling to Harry Potter in that they both went from rags to riches. Her work is compared to a number of genres and series in both children’s and adult literature. Throughout, Kirk follows up facts with speculations as to their meaning or significance and/or possible outcomes that may occur. For example, after describing Hermione in Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, Kirk says, “Only time will tell if any similarities to Shakespeare’s Hermione will pop up for her namesake in the Harry Potter novels.” One chap (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
When You Are Done Reading ORDER OF THE PHOENIX…..
……read this book about the great writer, J. K. Rowling! I like how she played guitar and drew pictures, besides doing her writing.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing new in this book – very disappointing
I bought this book and Sean Smith’s biography of the same name as I love the Harry Potter books and wanted to find out more about the author, who seems to be quite private and…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Up-to-date and Accurate
This book is very informative and provides a clear way of undrstanding parts of J.K. Rowling’s life. It is by far the most accurate and up-to-date biography of J.K. Rowling.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Informative; an excellent work
It’s great to finally find a decent biography about J. K. Rowling. Only a brief glance at the bibliography will reveal just how hard Kirk worked on this book.