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4-6Gateway Biographies series.
This no-frills biography covers up-and-coming actress Jennifer Lawrence's childhood, early acting work, breakthrough roles, and critical acclaim, culminating with her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games. Krohn presents Lawrence as a down-to-earth natural talent. Sidebars, color photographs, and quotations from Lawrence and other sources provide context. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind.