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128 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3404-4$31.93
(4)
YA
Celebrities with Heart series.
These celebrity biographies reflect on the philanthropic efforts of famous people. Each volume focuses on its subject's rise to fame and fortune, beginning with childhood and not shying away from difficult situations (e.g., McGraw's biological father, Winfrey's rape). The stock photos and choppy texts aren't all that inspiring, but the stories are. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Celebrities with Heart titles: Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, Oprah Winfrey, Adam Sandler, Angelina Jolie, and Tim McGraw.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| April, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3211-8$23.93
(4)
4-6
Hot Celebrity Biographies series.
These adulatory biographies use clear and simple writing to present a positive overview of each featured celebrity's personal life and career. Each of these successful celebrities is depicted as a worthy role model for young readers to admire. Quotes, sidebars, and captioned photos are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hot Celebrity Biographies titles: America Ferrera, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Kanye West.
104 pp.
| Lucent
| November, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4205-0012-7$32.45
(4)
YA
People in the News series.
This series tries to be comprehensive in its coverage, including childhood and adult life, achievements, successes, and failures. Though controversies surrounding each person are included, the books mainly show their subjects in a positive light. The many photographs and sidebars underscore the fanzine look and feel. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these People in the News titles: Hilary Duff, Zac Efron, Hillary Clinton, Kelly Clarkson, Condoleezza Rice, and 50 Cent.