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Fleischman, Sid

Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World

268 pp. | Greenwillow | June, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-189640-8 $19.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-06-189641-5 $20.89
(3) 4-6 This volume examines the life of Charlie Chaplin, a sad boy who grew up to become the world's greatest comedian. Fleischman's humorous wordplay ("Noise and chaos were Keystone's proof that the studio was putting its best footage forward") makes the energetic narrative come alive. Some archival photographs (more would have been welcome, given the visual nature of Chaplin's talent) accompany the text. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter

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