Great Minds: J.K. Rowling

Based on the information in the article, how old was J.K. Rowling when her first book in the Harry Potter series was published?

32

Read the following statements about J. K. Rowling. Determine whether they are true or false.

False - Rowling didn't develop an interest in storytelling until later in her life True - The original name of Rowling's first book was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone True - Rowling's books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide False - Rowling's first book was on the market for a long time before it gained popularity

Based on your knowledge of the article, where did the inspiration for J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series come from?

Rowling got her inspiration for the Harry Potter series while she was on a train. She was imagining creating a place where her child could have powers.

The author of the article describes J.K. Rowling's life as an example of "a true rags to riches story." What does she mean by this?

When the author describes J.K. Rowling's life as :a true rags to riches story" she means that Rowling had to face many hardships before becoming a successful author. Like, becoming homeless and unemployed.

donates

a. gives away money or goods to a charity or other good cause

royalty

b. amount of money paid to an author for each book sold (or for the sale of each item related to the author's work)

poverty

c. the state of being extremely poor

turbulent

d. characterized by conflict, challenges, and difficult times

charmed

e. having a magical quality

humble

f. having a modest view of one's own self-importance

persevered

g. achieved success despite difficulties

voracious

h. having an intense interest in an activity, like reading

manuscript

i. an author's unpublished work

compassionate

j. having sympathy for other people