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J.K. Rowling Biography
Joanne Rowling (J.K Rowling) is a British author and screenwriter, best known for her internationally best-selling and award winning Harry Potter children's series of books. 

J.K. Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 and spent her childhood in Gloucestershire and Gwent, south east Wales. She knew from a very early age that she wanted to be a writer, having written her first story about a rabbit called 'Rabbit" aged just six. At 11 years old she wrote her first novel about seven cursed diamonds and the people who owned them. 

After graduating from Exeter University, J.K. Rowling worked in a series of jobs in London and it was while she was sitting on a delayed train from Manchester to King's Cross London that she formed the idea for Harry Potter. She spent the next five years mapping out the seven books in the series. During this time she moved to Portugal where she married and had a daughter before returning to live in Edinburgh alone with her child. She retrained as a teacher but continued to work on the Harry Potter stories. Her first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in June 1997. 

J.K. Rowling Facts
The 'K' stands for Kathleen, her paternal grandmother's name. Her publisher suggested she use this name as an obviously female author of Harry Potter might not appeal to young boys.
J.K. Rowling has also written several crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Her stories featuring private detective Cormoran Strike has been made into a TV series by the BBC.

Our favourite J.K Rowling Book Characters
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley - from the Harry Potter series

Our favourite J.K Rowling Book Quotes
“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” (Dumbledore, The Goblet of Fire)

“Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.” (Luna Lovegood, The Order of the Phoenix)

"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." (Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone)

"Brilliant! It's Potions last thing on a Friday. Snape won't have the time to poison us all!" (Harry, The Prisoner of Azkaban)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
1st September 2014

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the first story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you ... MoreHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

(457 reviews) Review
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
1st September 2014

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the second book in J.K. Rowling’s multi-award-winning series.... MoreHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

(174 reviews) Review
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Large Print Edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Large Print Edition
5th August 2002

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Large Print Edition

*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the third book in J.K. Rowling’s ... MoreHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Large Print Edition

(158 reviews) Review
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
1st September 2014

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the fourth story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you... MoreHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

(119 reviews) Review
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
1st September 2014

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling’s multi-award-winn... MoreHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

(85 reviews) Review
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
1st September 2014

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the fifth book in J.K. Rowling’s multi-award-winning series.D... MoreHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

(78 reviews) Review
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Large Print Edition Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Large Print Edition
16th July 2005

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Large Print Edition

*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s ... MoreHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Large Print Edition

(67 reviews) Review
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
14th March 2017

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from J.K. Rowling, an i... MoreFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

(23 reviews) Review
Harry Potter Classic Hardback Boxed Set Harry Potter Classic Hardback Boxed Set
1st October 2007

Harry Potter Classic Hardback Boxed Set

A fabulous opportunity to own all seven Harry Potter titles - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and... MoreHarry Potter Classic Hardback Boxed Set

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
1st September 1998

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

What did Harry Potter know about magic? He was stuck living with the decidedly un-magical Dursleys, who hated him. He sl... MoreHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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