Rowling’s Potter “Harry Potter books are an international phenomenon; in two years the first book has been published in 115 countries in 25 languages.” (Lipson) A book of this magnitude was written not by a famous author, but by a newcomer to the writing world, J.K. Rowling. J.K. Rowling stands for Joanne Kathleen. She thought if she were to use her real name boys would think that it was a girl’s book and …showed first 75 words of 1937 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1937 total…November of 2002 along with the next movie. www.potter.Godlike.com Harry Potter is a great book that children and adults love. J.K. Rowling did not realize that her idea over the duration of a train ride was going to turn in to a phenomenon. Even though there are websites and books against reading the Potter series they are a delight to read and I feel a new hit with kids and parents alike.