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J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling has become a publishing phenomenon. In just ten short years, her Harry Potter books have made her the highest grossing writer in history.
j k rowling • j.k. rowling • british mystery writers • british authors • joanne rowling • author of harry potter books
Joanne "Jo" Rowling has become a publishing phenomenon. In just ten short years, her Harry Potter books have made her the highest grossing writer in history.
j k rowling • j.k. rowling • british mystery writers • british authors • joanne rowling • author of harry potter books
J.K. Rowling's Latest Masterpieces
It's time for class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And for the first time ever, two of the books used by Hogwarts students are available to Muggles as well as wizards. Now, non-magical folks can peruse Newt Scamander's classic <U>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</U> and read Kennilworthy Whisp's popular <U>Quidditch Through the Ages</U>.
j k rowling • harry potter • jk rowling • books • reviews • quidditch
It's time for class at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And for the first time ever, two of the books used by Hogwarts students are available to Muggles as well as wizards. Now, non-magical folks can peruse Newt Scamander's classic <U>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</U> and read Kennilworthy Whisp's popular <U>Quidditch Through the Ages</U>.
j k rowling • harry potter • jk rowling • books • reviews • quidditch
Spotlight On: J.K. Rowling
Spotlight on J.K. Rowling author of the highly acclaimed Harry Potter series of books. A look at the author's humble beginnings, her rise to fame and the troubles she has had to endure.
j k rowling • j.k. rowling; children's authors; children's illus • fantasy; magic
Spotlight on J.K. Rowling author of the highly acclaimed Harry Potter series of books. A look at the author's humble beginnings, her rise to fame and the troubles she has had to endure.
j k rowling • j.k. rowling; children's authors; children's illus • fantasy; magic
J. K. Rowling and Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton, children's author of the 20th century and J.K. Rowling, children's author of the 21st century have more in common than you might think.
j k rowling • j. k. rowling • enid blyton • harry potter • noddy • jonathan swift
Enid Blyton, children's author of the 20th century and J.K. Rowling, children's author of the 21st century have more in common than you might think.
j k rowling • j. k. rowling • enid blyton • harry potter • noddy • jonathan swift
J. K. Rowling Reveals Secrets
J. K. Rowling continues to hand out the secrets that Harry Potter, Dumbledore and others have kept. But, should she?
j k rowling • harry potter • secrets • j. k. rowling • dumbledore • dumbledore gay
J. K. Rowling continues to hand out the secrets that Harry Potter, Dumbledore and others have kept. But, should she?
j k rowling • harry potter • secrets • j. k. rowling • dumbledore • dumbledore gay
"Potter is Even Hotter"
The arrival of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
j k rowling • harry potter • goblet of fire • j. k. rowling
The arrival of the new Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
j k rowling • harry potter • goblet of fire • j. k. rowling
A Smashing Charity
This article is a review of Kennilworthy Whisp's <i>Quidditch Through the Ages</i>.
j k rowling • harry • potter • quidditch • ages • kennilworthy
This article is a review of Kennilworthy Whisp's <i>Quidditch Through the Ages</i>.
j k rowling • harry • potter • quidditch • ages • kennilworthy
Book Review: Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince
book review of Harry Potter 6th Book
j k rowling • book • harry potter • review • spoilers • fans
book review of Harry Potter 6th Book
j k rowling • book • harry potter • review • spoilers • fans
Classic In Its Own Time
What we are learning from the "new" classic, Harry Potter!
j k rowling • harry • potter • new • classic • magic
What we are learning from the "new" classic, Harry Potter!
j k rowling • harry • potter • new • classic • magic
Does Children's Literature Exist?
The popularity of Harry Potter might have hinged on its formulaic plots and stereotypes. This view has implications for children's literature in a consumerist society.
j k rowling • childhood • literature • harry potter • rowling • consumerism
The popularity of Harry Potter might have hinged on its formulaic plots and stereotypes. This view has implications for children's literature in a consumerist society.
j k rowling • childhood • literature • harry potter • rowling • consumerism
From Print to Film
Countless books have been turned into films, but these authors lead the pack.
j k rowling • film adaptation • book adaptation • movies • hemingway • rowling
Countless books have been turned into films, but these authors lead the pack.
j k rowling • film adaptation • book adaptation • movies • hemingway • rowling
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows
Reviews and spoilers have focussed upon the body count and the plot of the final Potter installment, but what is the legacy of the series and the hype surrounding it?
j k rowling • harry potter and the deathly hallows • pottermania • jk rowling • jo rowling • harry potter book seven
Reviews and spoilers have focussed upon the body count and the plot of the final Potter installment, but what is the legacy of the series and the hype surrounding it?
j k rowling • harry potter and the deathly hallows • pottermania • jk rowling • jo rowling • harry potter book seven
Harry Potter and Religion
Many see the Harry Potter books as promoting friendship and courage, but some church groups fear they glamorise the occult.
j k rowling • harry potter and religion • j.k.rowling • hogwarts • c.s.lewis • good wizard
Many see the Harry Potter books as promoting friendship and courage, but some church groups fear they glamorise the occult.
j k rowling • harry potter and religion • j.k.rowling • hogwarts • c.s.lewis • good wizard
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
A review of "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban".
j k rowling • cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
A review of "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban".
j k rowling • cinema • films • movies • criticism • reviews
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Zapping the Masses
Review of the first book of the rave new Harry Potter series.
j k rowling • harry • potter • rowling • sorcerer's • stone
Review of the first book of the rave new Harry Potter series.
j k rowling • harry • potter • rowling • sorcerer's • stone
Harry Potter Books & Life Lessons
The wildly successful Harry Potter fantasy books are not only highly entertaining, they also contain valuable lessons of life for people of all ages.
j k rowling • harry potter • harry potter books • j k rowling • dumbledore • harry potter series
The wildly successful Harry Potter fantasy books are not only highly entertaining, they also contain valuable lessons of life for people of all ages.
j k rowling • harry potter • harry potter books • j k rowling • dumbledore • harry potter series
Harry Potter Sweeps Into Muggle Theaters ... and Stores
The movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a fanciful experience rich in special effects, but some scenes might scare the young, and the film's length is not meant for the active.
j k rowling • archetype • joseph campbell • j.k. rowling • harry potter • magic
The movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a fanciful experience rich in special effects, but some scenes might scare the young, and the film's length is not meant for the active.
j k rowling • archetype • joseph campbell • j.k. rowling • harry potter • magic
Harry's "Mom"
Come meet the woman who got children and parents all over the world reading together.
j k rowling • j k rowling • joanne kathleen • harry potter • wizard • young
Come meet the woman who got children and parents all over the world reading together.
j k rowling • j k rowling • joanne kathleen • harry potter • wizard • young
Summertime Reading for Rat Lovers
Light reading for rat lovers to take to the beach!
j k rowling • discworld • death of rats • terry pratchett • rowling • harry potter
Light reading for rat lovers to take to the beach!
j k rowling • discworld • death of rats • terry pratchett • rowling • harry potter
The "Hellaballoo"over Harry
Harry Potter controversy, J. K. Rowling and the ongoing debate over these popular books.
j k rowling • harry potter • j. k. rowling • censorship
Harry Potter controversy, J. K. Rowling and the ongoing debate over these popular books.
j k rowling • harry potter • j. k. rowling • censorship
What Is It About Harry?
We waited all morning on July 8th for Harry Potter, Book IV, to arrive at our door in one of the 9,000 Federal Express trucks deployed to deliver Amazon's 300,000+ pre-ordered copies of J.K. Rowling's latest masterpiece. The Federal Express employee who finally brought the book said he felt like Santa Claus. Why? What's so special about Harry Potter?
j k rowling • harry potter • j.k. rowling • fantasy • magic
We waited all morning on July 8th for Harry Potter, Book IV, to arrive at our door in one of the 9,000 Federal Express trucks deployed to deliver Amazon's 300,000+ pre-ordered copies of J.K. Rowling's latest masterpiece. The Federal Express employee who finally brought the book said he felt like Santa Claus. Why? What's so special about Harry Potter?
j k rowling • harry potter • j.k. rowling • fantasy • magic
Potter Versus the Ring Trilogy
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
j k rowling • harry potter • the lord of the rings • magic • j.k. rowling • j.r.r. tolkien
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
j k rowling • harry potter • the lord of the rings • magic • j.k. rowling • j.r.r. tolkien
Astronomical Names in Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
j k rowling • harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named.
j k rowling • harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
At the Movies
Harry Potter at the movies. A discussion of whether the Harry Potter books are like the Harry Potter movies. Also, a behind the scenes look at the making of Harry Potter.
j k rowling • harry • potter • j.k. • rowling • happy
Harry Potter at the movies. A discussion of whether the Harry Potter books are like the Harry Potter movies. Also, a behind the scenes look at the making of Harry Potter.
j k rowling • harry • potter • j.k. • rowling • happy
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the first ever fantasy novel to win the Hugo Award, this most inherently science-fictional of awards.
j k rowling • j.k.rowling • harry potter • the goblet of fire • rita skeeter • daily prophet
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the first ever fantasy novel to win the Hugo Award, this most inherently science-fictional of awards.
j k rowling • j.k.rowling • harry potter • the goblet of fire • rita skeeter • daily prophet
Harry Potter and School Stories
Though usually discussed as fantasy novels, the Harry Potter books are part of the long tradition of British school stories.
j k rowling • harry potter • school stories • hogwarts • j.k. rowling • tom brown
Though usually discussed as fantasy novels, the Harry Potter books are part of the long tradition of British school stories.
j k rowling • harry potter • school stories • hogwarts • j.k. rowling • tom brown
Harry Potter Series Gives Hope
The success of the Harry Potter series can be attributed to its masterful use of the hero's quest, which readers like because it gives them hope.
j k rowling • harry potter • j.k. rowling • hero’s quest • formula • voldemort
The success of the Harry Potter series can be attributed to its masterful use of the hero's quest, which readers like because it gives them hope.
j k rowling • harry potter • j.k. rowling • hero’s quest • formula • voldemort
Harry Potter Tour of London
Lots of scenes in Harry Potter movies were filmed in London, so if having a vacation in England's capital city why not put together your own wizard Harry Potter tour?
j k rowling • harry potter tour of london • movie locations for philosopher's stone • film scenes for order of the phoenix • jk rowling • prisoner of azkaban
Lots of scenes in Harry Potter movies were filmed in London, so if having a vacation in England's capital city why not put together your own wizard Harry Potter tour?
j k rowling • harry potter tour of london • movie locations for philosopher's stone • film scenes for order of the phoenix • jk rowling • prisoner of azkaban
Mature Themes in Fantasy
A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy
j k rowling • fantasy genre • mature themes • adult • new • diversity
A discussion of how contemporary writers' use of mature themes like politics, sex, military strategy and crime has helped evolve and foster new sub-genres in Fantasy
j k rowling • fantasy genre • mature themes • adult • new • diversity
Naming Your Characters
Can choosing the right name for your characters make or break your short story or novel? Learn how to find the perfect name for your perfect character.
j k rowling • how to name characters • creating characters • novels • short stories • j.k. rowling
Can choosing the right name for your characters make or break your short story or novel? Learn how to find the perfect name for your perfect character.
j k rowling • how to name characters • creating characters • novels • short stories • j.k. rowling
Pen Versus Computer
When writing a memoir, autobiography or biography which is mightier - the pen or the keyboard? One inspires and the other is more efficient and flexible.
j k rowling • writing by hand • authors who write by hand • to write by computer or hand • writing a book longhand • jk rowling long hand
When writing a memoir, autobiography or biography which is mightier - the pen or the keyboard? One inspires and the other is more efficient and flexible.
j k rowling • writing by hand • authors who write by hand • to write by computer or hand • writing a book longhand • jk rowling long hand
Phoenix – Symbol of Immortality
The Phoenix lives a long life, and then is consumed by flames, only to immediately rise again from the ashes. This mythical bird is surrounded by folklore and legend.
j k rowling • phoenix bird lore • healing rebirth myth symbols • immortality resurrection healed • bird of peace symbol • rise from the ashes
The Phoenix lives a long life, and then is consumed by flames, only to immediately rise again from the ashes. This mythical bird is surrounded by folklore and legend.
j k rowling • phoenix bird lore • healing rebirth myth symbols • immortality resurrection healed • bird of peace symbol • rise from the ashes
Post Script to the *Potter* Series
A 10-year-old claiming to have read the entire series eight times, observes this book leans heavily on coincidence.
j k rowling • "harry potter and the deathly hollows" • j.k. rowling • pop culture • fantasy • magic
A 10-year-old claiming to have read the entire series eight times, observes this book leans heavily on coincidence.
j k rowling • "harry potter and the deathly hollows" • j.k. rowling • pop culture • fantasy • magic
Pottering through the End of Summer
A light hearted discourse on reading, literature, and Harry Potter.
j k rowling • harry potter • j k rowling • michael dirda • magic • wizards
A light hearted discourse on reading, literature, and Harry Potter.
j k rowling • harry potter • j k rowling • michael dirda • magic • wizards
Rat Trivia Contest Winners (and Answers)
Congratulations to our winners!
j k rowling • rat trivia contest • beatrix potter • sammy • harry potter • scabbers
Congratulations to our winners!
j k rowling • rat trivia contest • beatrix potter • sammy • harry potter • scabbers
Sequel Success
Very few classic authors wrote sequels to their work, while many recent authors have written a Part II for the books we grew up with. What makes a sequel a success -vs- a flop?
j k rowling • sequel • part ii • authors • writers • books
Very few classic authors wrote sequels to their work, while many recent authors have written a Part II for the books we grew up with. What makes a sequel a success -vs- a flop?
j k rowling • sequel • part ii • authors • writers • books
The Annual Back to School Column: Neil Gaiman’s Coraline
A review of Neil Gaiman's <i>Coraline</i>, a fantasy world where a young girl discovers a magic door and an alternative world mirroring her own.
j k rowling • magic • fantasy • children's literature • harry potter • coraline
A review of Neil Gaiman's <i>Coraline</i>, a fantasy world where a young girl discovers a magic door and an alternative world mirroring her own.
j k rowling • magic • fantasy • children's literature • harry potter • coraline
The Archetypal Voice in Literature
Great writers present us with stories echoing archtypal themes, which can help us be more aware of the archetypal world.
j k rowling • j.k. rowling • harry potter • shakespeare • archetype • j.d. salinger
Great writers present us with stories echoing archtypal themes, which can help us be more aware of the archetypal world.
j k rowling • j.k. rowling • harry potter • shakespeare • archetype • j.d. salinger
The Prisoner of Azkaban
Discussion of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. Introduction to author J.K. Rowling's new website, http://www.jkrowling.com.
j k rowling • harry • potter • prisoner • azkaban • movie
Discussion of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. Introduction to author J.K. Rowling's new website, http://www.jkrowling.com.
j k rowling • harry • potter • prisoner • azkaban • movie
Turn Ideas into Opportunities
Everything seems a little easier when it's just an idea, not a reality. But a great plan is a great start toward self employment. Turn those ideas into job opportunities.
j k rowling • turn ideas into opportunities • self employment ideas • self employment opportunities • planning self employment • make money
Everything seems a little easier when it's just an idea, not a reality. But a great plan is a great start toward self employment. Turn those ideas into job opportunities.
j k rowling • turn ideas into opportunities • self employment ideas • self employment opportunities • planning self employment • make money
Two-Part Final Harry Potter Film
The final film installment of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series will be made into two films, for release over the winter holidays of 2010 and the summer of 2011.
j k rowling • harry potter • deathly hallows • half-blood prince • potter film • potter movie
The final film installment of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series will be made into two films, for release over the winter holidays of 2010 and the summer of 2011.
j k rowling • harry potter • deathly hallows • half-blood prince • potter film • potter movie
Willy Wonka and the Potter Factory
My tale of craziness from the front lines of the "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" buying frenzy!!
j k rowling • harry • potter • crazy • willy • wonka
My tale of craziness from the front lines of the "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" buying frenzy!!
j k rowling • harry • potter • crazy • willy • wonka
Writing Horror Fiction
Learn how to create great characters that will make your horror fiction believable.
j k rowling • writing horror fiction • character • horror • characterization • dean koontz
Learn how to create great characters that will make your horror fiction believable.
j k rowling • writing horror fiction • character • horror • characterization • dean koontz
Harry Potter and Magical Thinking
Magic is used throughout the Potter tales. Is it just a facet of the setting, or does the appeal have a deeper attraction?
j k rowling • harry potter and magical thinking • enchanted appeal and j.k. rowling • harry potter and magic • ollivander wand maker • magical thinking
Magic is used throughout the Potter tales. Is it just a facet of the setting, or does the appeal have a deeper attraction?
j k rowling • harry potter and magical thinking • enchanted appeal and j.k. rowling • harry potter and magic • ollivander wand maker • magical thinking
Deathly Hallows' Ending
J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" provides a crowd-pleasing but unconvincing conclusion to her innovative series.
j k rowling • harry potter • j. k. rowling • dumbledore • snape • hogwarts
J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" provides a crowd-pleasing but unconvincing conclusion to her innovative series.
j k rowling • harry potter • j. k. rowling • dumbledore • snape • hogwarts
Fritz Leiber 1910-92: A Profile
J.K. Rowling's sold more books; Stephen King and Ray Bradbury have literary respectability; Isaac Asimov wrote SF, but is Fritz Leiber the greatest writer of them all?
j k rowling • fritz leiber • j.k. rowling • stephen kind • ray bradbury • isaac asimov
J.K. Rowling's sold more books; Stephen King and Ray Bradbury have literary respectability; Isaac Asimov wrote SF, but is Fritz Leiber the greatest writer of them all?
j k rowling • fritz leiber • j.k. rowling • stephen kind • ray bradbury • isaac asimov
Great Books Like Harry Potter
Are you waiting for the Book 7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in the Harry Potter epic by J.K. Rowling? Try the Vorkosigan saga, Mugglenet, or Leaky.
j k rowling • harry • potter • rowling • vorkosigan • miles
Are you waiting for the Book 7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in the Harry Potter epic by J.K. Rowling? Try the Vorkosigan saga, Mugglenet, or Leaky.
j k rowling • harry • potter • rowling • vorkosigan • miles
Harry Potter And The Magical Merchandising Machine
Potter Products Set To Flood The Market
j k rowling • book • read • child • children • kids
Potter Products Set To Flood The Market
j k rowling • book • read • child • children • kids
Harry Potter Book Six Activity
Is the sinister potions master loyal to the evil Lord Voldemort, or was Dumbledore wise to trust him? Students will enjoy the Snape Debate in this literary lesson plan.
j k rowling • harry potter activity • literary lesson plan • severus snape • harry potter and the half-blood prince • potions master
Is the sinister potions master loyal to the evil Lord Voldemort, or was Dumbledore wise to trust him? Students will enjoy the Snape Debate in this literary lesson plan.
j k rowling • harry potter activity • literary lesson plan • severus snape • harry potter and the half-blood prince • potions master
Harry Potter Lesson Plan
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is coming! Celebrate the finale to JK Rowling's seven book phenomenon with poetry and creative writing curriculum!
j k rowling • harry potter and the deathly hallows • harry potter lesson plan • creative writing • poetry • language arts
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is coming! Celebrate the finale to JK Rowling's seven book phenomenon with poetry and creative writing curriculum!
j k rowling • harry potter and the deathly hallows • harry potter lesson plan • creative writing • poetry • language arts