Mythmaker: The Story of J.K. Rowling, Second Edition (Ancient World Leaders)

J.K. Rowling is one of the most popular authors of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Her books about Harry Potter's adventures are widely read by adults and children alike and have been translated into more than 64 languages. With the recent completion of the seven-book series, Rowling's popularity is at an all-time high. But Rowling didn't start out famous. As a single mother, she struggled for many years before her books were published. Mythmaker: The Story of J.K. Rowling, Second Edition has been fully updated to tell her inspiring life story. This biography has not been authorized by J.K. Rowling.

Grade 7–9—Most of the content in this update repeats what appears in the 2002 edition, including many of the high-quality photographs and at least one typo. Sickels discusses the plots of the "Harry Potter" novels and delves into Rowling's life story. The text concludes with extensive notes and lists of works by Rowling, popular Potter characters, major awards, and so on. This is similar to Joan Vos MacDonald's J. K. Rowling: Banned, Challenged, and Censored (Enslow, 2008). However, that title focuses more on why Rowling's books have been challenged in libraries, schools, and communities. An additional consideration at best, for libraries serving only the most ardent Potter fans.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
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