Harry Potter is adored by millions of around the world, and so is his creator. J. K. Rowling has the magical ability to enchant children and adults alike with her amazing gift for making the fantastical so believable – her stories really are the stuff of dreams, and to her loyal fans every new book is a literary dream come true. This book tells the enchanting tale of this uniquely giften woman.

          From her beginnings as a child whose wildly fertile imagination drew her away from her peers into a private universe, to her days as an adult with all the burdens of a single mother, her life story is a fairy tale. For all the muggles out there who want to get closer to the genius who created Harry, Ron and Hermione; Hogwarts, Quidditch, the Sorting Hat, Polyjuice Potion and the Whomping Willow, this book is an absolute must-read, and it answers the questions every fan is asking, including:

– Where did the idea for the first Harry Potter book come from?
– What was J. K. Rowling like in her younger days?
– What sort of student she was, and who were her favourite writers?
– Which of her characters does J. K. Rowling feel closest to?
– Where did the name Harry Potter come from?
– What are the secrets of her writing practice?