Comic：The magic of J.K. Rowling
【明報專訊】The Smarties are talking about Harry Potter.
Dr Panda: ”J.K. Rowling got the idea for Harry Potter on a train. ”
Bill: ”Wow! Maybe we can get ideas on a tram too! Let's try! ”
Bill: ”I'm ready. New story, here I come. ”
Eason: ”I'll just write one idea, then maybe take a nap. ”
MO MO: ”Eason drifted off before writing a sentence! He only wrote ''dumplings'' and ''spring rolls''. ”
Bill: ”Maybe he was hungry, not inspired! ”
Dr Panda: ”Eason, this isn't a story. ”
Eason: ”Really? I thought I saw a flying dumpling... ”
Pat: ”Maybe you'll be the first to write The Magic Dim Sum. ”
◆Know more
J.K. Rowling is a British author best known for writing the seven-volume Harry Potter series, one of the most successful and beloved fantasy series in history. Her books have sold over 600 million copies and have been translated into more than 80 languages, making her one of the most famous and influential writers of our time. The books were later adapted into eight blockbuster films.
Before her global success, Rowling faced many challenges. She was a single mother living in poverty, relying on government support while battling depression. She wrote the first Harry Potter book in coffee shops during her daughter's naps and it was rejected by several publishers before finally being accepted.
Rowling's story is one of resilience and inspiration. According to Guinness World Records, she is the first author to become a billionaire solely through writing. Her journey from hardship to legend continues to inspire millions around the world.
■English highway﹕To drift off
''To drift off'' is a phrasal verb which means to gradually fall asleep.
E.g. I could not help drifting off in the middle of that film.
■Glossary
inspire (v) 啟發
blockbuster (n) 賣座鉅片
battle (v) 抗爭
solely (adv) 僅有地
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[Smarties' Power English 第444期]
