Steffens, Bradley, 1955-

J.K. Rowling / by Bradley Steffens. - San Diego, Calif. : Detroit : Lucent Books ; Thomson/Gale, c2002. - 112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - People in the news . - People in the news (San Diego, Calif.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-107) and index.

I'm not going to be famous -- Young storyteller -- The growth of an idea -- Lost and love -- Poverty and perseverance -- The pinnacle of achievement -- Pottermania -- Lights, camera, quidditch!

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

ISBN: 1560067764 (hardback : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2001005248

Subjects--Personal Names:
Rowling, J. K.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Authors, English--20th century--Biography.
Children's stories--Authorship.
Authors, English.
Women--Biography.
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)

LC Class. No.: PR6068.O93 / Z86 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 823/.914 B