Jamie Foxx (Blue Banner Biographies) [Library Binding]

Tamra Orr (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Blue Banner Biographies

From his early days playing piano in the church and living with his grandparents to his stardom on television and in movies, Eric Bishop has been a delight to watch. As Jamie Foxx, he has entertained audiences with his humor as well as dazzled them with his ability to take on dramatic roles. His career has been impressive, from his hilarious Ugly Wanda skits on In Living Color, through major dramatic movie roles, and on to singer and musician. Find out how it all began for this star in the little town of Terrell, Texas, and an eager second-grade class. Jamie Foxx’s journey is one straight to stardom with no end in sight!

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About the Author

Tamra Orr is a full-time writer and author living in the Pacific Northwest. She has written more than 50 educational books for children and families, including The Dawn of Aviation: The Story of the Wright Brothers, Orlando Bloom, and Ice Cube for Mitchell Lane Publishers. She is a regular writer for more than 50 national magazines and a dozen standardized testing companies. Orr is mother to four and life partner to Joseph.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (June 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584155035
• ISBN-13: 978-1584155034
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,617,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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