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# Who is J.K. Rowling?

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Review: This is a book worthy of being read! - This book, contrary to my first impression, is a marvelously written book about a very well-known Author, probably the most famous author today, J.K. Rowling. This book is an easy-to-read book, being written in large print. It is very factual about the life of J.K. Rowling. One of the highlights are hand drawn sketches on every page, about what is written on the page. I found myself captivated looking at the sketches. If anyone is thinking about having their sketches published this is an example of how it is successfully done. This book is a quick read, being only 100 pages thick. I am a slow reader, and it only took me 2-hours to read. I highly recommend this book for those that would like to learn more about the most famous author today, about where she came from, the less that pleasant circumstances she lived through growing up and not ever giving up on her dream to become a published write.
Review: Review: Who Is J.K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso - J. K. Rowling is the author who gave us the magical Harry Potter universe. Whether you love her or disagree with her views, her story is truly aspiring. 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. Therefore, I chose to read Who Is J.K. Rowling? written by Pam Pollack and Meg Belvisom and beautifully illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. This book is an unauthorized biography aimed at younger readers and it is written in a simple yet entertaining manner. Everybody knows that the idea for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone came to Rowling while travelling by train. However, she loved writing and telling stories from a young age, thus she entertained her friends with stories she made up. 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. Writing had a therapeutic effect on Rowling’s mind, especially when she went through though times. Yet, from the moment she had the epiphany about a boy who “had round glasses and a scar shaped like a lightning bolt.” (p. 6), her path slowly led her towards her lifelong dream of becoming an author. Though Rowling had an early life filled with hardship, I admire her perseverance to finish her book. 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. There are some interesting pieces of information about Rowling, her bumpy road to publication and the success that affected her and her family. You will also read about the films, Pottermania, Pottermore, Rowling’s charity work and so on. The book contains some brief sidenotes about places and people who influenced or played an important role in Rowling’s growth as a writer, as well as other facts readers may like to know. There is also a timeline of Rowling’s life, a timeline of the world and sources the authors quoted in the book. Furthermore, please bear in mind that this biography contains some spoilers from the Harry Potter books! “Jo might have finished writing Harry Potter, but chances are that kids will continue to read about him for generations to come. Harry’s world of dragons, castles, and magic wands is truly timeless. Perhaps one day he will take his place among other classic children’s book characters like Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, with his story read by children of all ages forever.” (P 101)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,928 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Children's Literary Biographies (Books) #24 in Children's Women Biographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,749) |
| Dimensions  | 5.38 x 0.24 x 7.63 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 0448458721 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0448458724 |
| Item Weight  | 4.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Who Was? |
| Print length  | 112 pages |
| Publication date  | August 2, 2012 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Workshop |
| Reading age  | 8 - 11 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a book worthy of being read!
*by C***S on December 18, 2025*

This book, contrary to my first impression, is a marvelously written book about a very well-known Author, probably the most famous author today, J.K. Rowling. This book is an easy-to-read book, being written in large print. It is very factual about the life of J.K. Rowling. One of the highlights are hand drawn sketches on every page, about what is written on the page. I found myself captivated looking at the sketches. If anyone is thinking about having their sketches published this is an example of how it is successfully done. This book is a quick read, being only 100 pages thick. I am a slow reader, and it only took me 2-hours to read. I highly recommend this book for those that would like to learn more about the most famous author today, about where she came from, the less that pleasant circumstances she lived through growing up and not ever giving up on her dream to become a published write.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review: Who Is J.K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso
*by A***A on May 11, 2018*

J. K. Rowling is the author who gave us the magical Harry Potter universe. Whether you love her or disagree with her views, her story is truly aspiring. 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. Therefore, I chose to read Who Is J.K. Rowling? written by Pam Pollack and Meg Belvisom and beautifully illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. This book is an unauthorized biography aimed at younger readers and it is written in a simple yet entertaining manner. Everybody knows that the idea for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone came to Rowling while travelling by train. However, she loved writing and telling stories from a young age, thus she entertained her friends with stories she made up. 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. Writing had a therapeutic effect on Rowling’s mind, especially when she went through though times. Yet, from the moment she had the epiphany about a boy who “had round glasses and a scar shaped like a lightning bolt.” (p. 6), her path slowly led her towards her lifelong dream of becoming an author. Though Rowling had an early life filled with hardship, I admire her perseverance to finish her book. 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. There are some interesting pieces of information about Rowling, her bumpy road to publication and the success that affected her and her family. You will also read about the films, Pottermania, Pottermore, Rowling’s charity work and so on. The book contains some brief sidenotes about places and people who influenced or played an important role in Rowling’s growth as a writer, as well as other facts readers may like to know. There is also a timeline of Rowling’s life, a timeline of the world and sources the authors quoted in the book. Furthermore, please bear in mind that this biography contains some spoilers from the Harry Potter books! “Jo might have finished writing Harry Potter, but chances are that kids will continue to read about him for generations to come. Harry’s world of dragons, castles, and magic wands is truly timeless. Perhaps one day he will take his place among other classic children’s book characters like Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, with his story read by children of all ages forever.” (P 101)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy read and informative
*by N***O on November 29, 2024*

We bought this book for a school assignment. It is not a long book ( 112 pages).The book also has a few pictures/drawings to make it easier to understand. My kid thinks this book might be a 2 or 3 grade level, but the reason we bought it was to write a report obout J.K Rowling life. After I read it, I would say it is a good book overview about her life with out getting to much in to detail about her personal life. I would say this is appropriate for kids to read with out getting to deep in to her personal life. I would buy more books of this series if needed.

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