A biography of the twenty-year-old singer from Burleson, Texas, who achieved overnight fame and a million dollar recording contract after winning the talent contest on the television show, "American Idol."
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Reviewed with Jill C. Wheeler's Enrique Iglesias.
Gr. 4-5. There's not much more information here than is available in a fan magazine profile, but these compact, colorful books in the Young Profiles series offer visually appealing quick-fix fan facts about rising young (mostly in their teens and twenties) stars in the entertainment business. The subjects of these two books both have music in their backgrounds: Iglesias is an up-and-coming Latin pop singer; Clarkson won the 2002 American Idol title for her vocalizing. Wheeler opens both books with star stats, then uses each double-page spread to cover an aspect in her subject's life--background, breakthrough, "dreams." Wheeler isn't overtly reverential, her writing is competent and enlivened by quotes, and the numerous color photos (noticeably sharper in the Clarkson book) will please both young fans and browsers. Appended to each book are a glossary and ABDO's Web site address, where more information on the celebrity can be found. Stephanie Zvirin
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Truth, Celebrity, and The American Way!,
By Representation Guy (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kelly Clarkson (Young Profiles) (Library Binding)
What a great book for a young girl (or even a boy!)! This book provides the esential background information on America's newest hero, Kelly of American Idol! I got a lot out of it (altough I think it is intended for younger people!). It is a great lesson in democracy! Anyone can become famous in this country through the power of democracy! (...)Altogether a great book for a young girl to use as a roadmap to success (...)! My only complaint is that it was a little long! My eyes were getting tired by page 12! I guess fame has its price! Great book! Great Girl!
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This review is from: Kelly Clarkson (Young Profiles) (Library Binding)
gave to my granddaughter who is 8 years old and she just love it. big fan of kelly clarkson. pictures and notes are great
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