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J. K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter, which is now one of the best-sellers in the world. She was (bear) in Britain on July 3lst, 1965. She has one sister who is two years younger her. Both of the girls enjoyed (listen) to their father's bedtime stories, especially stories about magic.
J. K. Rowling started writing when she was just a little girl. On a long train trip in 1995, she made a (decide) to write a book about a boy was born with magic but he didn't know.
J. K. Rowling (spend) nearly two years on her first Harry Potter book. When it came out in June, 1997, the book was so popular that it (translate) into many different languages and sold around the world.
In the book, Harry Potter is (friend), brave and clever. So when children read about Harry, they all dream being like him when they grow up. Maybe that's the reason the books are so popular with parents and kids.
J. K. Rowling is very happy with her success.