Who is the author of the Harry Potter series? A) J.R.R. Tolkien B) J.K. Rowling C) C.S. Lewis D) Suzanne Collins
VerifiedAnswer: B) J.K. Rowling
Explanation:
The Harry Potter series was written by J.K. Rowling, a British author who created one of the most beloved fantasy series in modern literature. Born Joanne Rowling in 1965, she later adopted the pen name J.K. Rowling (using her grandmother's name Kathleen for the initial K) when her publishers suggested that a gender-neutral name might appeal more to young boys.
The Harry Potter series consists of seven main books, starting with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (published as "Sorcerer's Stone" in the United States) in 1997 and concluding with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 2007. Rowling famously conceived the idea for Harry Potter while on a delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990, and she spent the next several years developing the magical world of Hogwarts.
Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
• J.R.R. Tolkien wrote "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit," creating the fantasy world of Middle-earth with characters like Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn.
• C.S. Lewis authored "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, including the famous "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," which tells the story of children discovering the magical land of Narnia.
• Suzanne Collins wrote "The Hunger Games" trilogy, a dystopian series featuring Katniss Everdeen in a post-apocalyptic world.
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has become a global phenomenon, translated into over 80 languages and selling more than 500 million copies worldwide. The books follow the journey of Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The series has been adapted into successful films, stage plays, and has inspired theme parks, making Rowling one of the most successful authors in history.
