Carrie Underwood (Blue Banner Biographies) (Library Binding)

~ (Author) "For anybody who aspires to become a country singer, there is no greater honor than to perform on the Grand Ole Opry radio show..." (more)
Key Phrases: American Idol, Muskogee Phoenix, Associated Press (more...)

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Product Description

Carrie Underwood is the small town girl who has taken America by storm. But the road to success from her home town of Checotah, Oklahoma, to her emergence as 2005s American Idol wasn't a smooth one. As a young girl, music was her life, and Underwood dreamed of becoming a professional singer. But her early attempts to establish a career were met with disappointment and Carrie left music behind—until friends and family encouraged her to audition for American Idol. The story of how Carrie Underwood made her dreams come true while winning the hearts of fans everywhere is not only uplifting but an inspiring reminder of how you should always follow your dreams.

About the Author

Kathleen Tracy has been a journalist for over twenty years. Her writing has been featured in magazines including The Toronto Star ’s “Star Week”, Biography magazine, KidScreen and TV Times. She is also the author of numerous biographies including “The Boy Who Would be King” (Dutton), “Jerry Seinfeld—The Entire Domain” (Carol Publishing), “Don Imus—America’s Cowboy” (Carroll ), “Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo,” and “William Hewlett: Pioneer of the Computer Age,” both for Mitchell Lane. She recently completed Diana Rigg, the Biography for Benbella Books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (October 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158415425X
• ISBN-13: 978-1584154259
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #372,300 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's A Great Children's Book On A Rising Star., December 15, 2005

By	Matt Marvis (Grapevine, TX) - See all my reviews

This is an outstanding children's book geared to ages 7-12 not an adult fan book. My 9 year old daughter loved learning about the new American Idol star in this up-to-date library book. It's not boring it is written for children.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carrie's Biography, October 31, 2005

A Kid's Review

Carrie Underwood is my FAVORITE singer EVER!!!!!!!!!!! This biography is wonderfully writen and detailed. It is a AWESOME book!!!!! GO CARRIE!

Thanks, Sara

Carrie Fan Site: http://www.xanga.com/carriefan1

4.0 out of 5 stars This is for good4nene "vernisa", June 11, 2006

By	Lewis E Gambill - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I must first acknowledge that the book is worthy of reading. Secondly, good4nene "vernisa" needs to proofread before posting comments. His/her posting of "I thought the book was rather boring.i was so dissapointed with what i read.however i think her real biography should be done alot later on in her career.it was just to soon." As a teacher, I would have written "I thought the book was rather boring. I was so disappointed with what I read. However, I think her real biography should be written later in her career. It was just too soon." Regardless of the quality of Vernisa's writing, Carrie has demonstrated her many talents.