Mandy Moore (Real-Life Reader Biography) [Library Binding]

John Bankston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Real-Life Reader Biography

Not too many children know by the age of six just what they want to do with their lives. Amanda Leigh (Mandy) Moore knew exactly what she wanted to do after she saw a performance of "Oklahoma." But when she went home to tell her parents, they weren't convinced. They thought that six years old was too young to make such big decisions. Nevertheless, they did agree to get her voice lessons and they sent her to a summer musical theatre camp. Mandy did all the rest on her own. From appearances in local theatre productions to singing the National Anthem at professional sports events, Mandy made a name for herself around Orlando, Florida. At the age of 14, she got her first record deal. At 16, she will appear in her first movie. This determined young lady is sure to be around for quite some time to come.

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About the Author

Born in Boston, Massachussetts, John Bankston began publishing articles in newspapers and magazines while still a teenager. Since then, he has written over two hundred articles, contributed chapters to books such as Crimes of Passion, and Death Row 2000, which have been sold in bookstores across the world. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California, pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. He has worked as a writer for the movie Dot-Com, which began filming in winter 2000, and is finishing his first young adult novel.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584150734
• ISBN-13: 978-1584150732
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,152,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, John Bankston began writing professionally while still a teenager. Since then, over two hundred of his articles have been published in magazines and newspapers across the country, including travel articles in The Tallahassee Democrat, The Orlando Sentinel and The Tallahassean. He is the author of over sixty biographies for young adults, including works on Alexander the Great, scientist Stephen Hawking, actor Jodi Foster, and authors including Katherine Paterson, Ray Bradbury and F. Scott Fitzgerald. He currently lives in Newport Beach, California.

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5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars MAndy, Junk, August 4, 2001

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"sylphis" (Okemos, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mandy Moore (Real-Life Reader Biography) (Library Binding)

Mandy moore is GREAT. but this book... I dunno just like the backstage pass another junk has came out. But nice cover picture though :) Instead of buying this book, try this instead. *Donate the money to charity* WAs that helpful?