Rowling, J(oanne) K.

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ROWLING, J(oanne) K.

ROWLING, J(oanne) K. British, b. 1965. Genres: Science fiction/Fantasy, Children's fiction, Young adult fiction. Career: Author of books for children. Former teacher in Edinburgh. Publications: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997, in U.S. as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 1998; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 1998; Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban, 1999; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2000; Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, 2001; Quidditch Through the Ages, 2001; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 2003. Address: c/o Scholastic, Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, U.S.A.

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