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J K (Joanne Kathleen) Rowling was born in July 1965 at Yate
General Hospital in England and grew up in Chepstow, Gwent
where she went to Wyedean Comprehensive. Jo left Chepstow
for Exeter University, where she earned a French and
Classics degree, her course including one year in Paris. As
a postgraduate she moved to London and worked as a
researcher at Amnesty International among other jobs. She
started writing the Harry Potter series during a delayed
Manchester to London King’s Cross train journey,
Region: SOUTH WEST

At 05:33 am on 10 Mar 2012, Birdy wrote:

Her writing is made of magic. Such a talented author.

At 18:09 pm on 09 Mar 2012, Capital Inventions wrote:

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At 17:13 pm on 06 Mar 2012, Hermione wrote:

J.K. Rowling has done so much for children - and adults! - worldwide that no number could ever put into context the impact she's had on readers. Thank you, J.K. Rowling, for your literary magic!

At 18:08 pm on 20 Dec 2011, Patricia wrote:

All my Grandchildren have read all of her books and I am happy to see them reading! Another person that deserves recognition in Britain.

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