Author
J K Rowling
J K Rowling is an English author, born on 31 July 1965 in Yate. Best-known works include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by J K Rowling, mostly tragicomedy, first published in 2012.
Born 31 July 1965, YateFrom United Kingdom
Books reviewed1
Our average3.5★from 1 rated
Our review
The Casual Vacancy2012 · ★ 3.5
GenresTragicomedy 1Publishers
Awards & honours
28 recordedLocus Award for Best Fantasy Novel2000Hugo Award for Best Novel2001Geffen Award2008Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award2010
Literary prizes
Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award 2010Geffen Award 2008Andre Norton Award 2007Princess of Asturias Award for Concord 2003Hotze de Roos Prize 2002Prijs van de Jonge Jury 2002De Kinderjury 2002Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek 2001James Joyce Awards
Genre awards
Hugo Award for Best Novel 2001Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel 2000Anthony Award 2004Bram Stoker Award for Best Work for Young Readers
Children’s & YA
Nestlé Children's Book Prize 1997, 1998, 1999Children's bookshop prize 1999Children's Book Award (UK)
Honours & fellowships
Honorary doctor of Harvard University 2008Honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen 2006Honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh 2004Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 2002Honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews 2000Honorary doctor of the Edinburgh Napier University 2000Honorary doctor of the University of Exeter 2000Knight of the Legion of HonourOfficer of the Order of the British EmpireCompanion of HonourOrder of the SmileFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Books
1 bookFrequently asked questions
How many J K Rowling books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 1 book by J K Rowling: The Casual Vacancy.