Mariah Carey (Real-Life Reader Biography) [Library Binding]

Melanie Cole (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Real-Life Reader Biography

A biography of the Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Mariah Carey.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up?Popular subjects, large-print format, and ample white space make these titles natural selections for new adult and reluctant teen readers. The biographies follow a formula to describe the artists' childhood years and the trials and tribulations that they endured before achieving success. Large, full-color photos grace the covers and average-to-poor quality black-and-white snapshots appear throughout. Carey includes the singer's recent separation from her husband. It is a bit simplistic and repetitive, but there is enough story to sustain interest. However, readers may be distracted by the shift from strict chronological order. The profile of Rodriguez is based on personal interviews with the filmmaker and is the strongest of the three entries. Fortunately, it is as much about growing up in a large family and following your dreams as it is about filmmaking, since his big screen hits are rated "R." A strong sense of family is also evident in Selena's story. Marvis discusses the singer's tragic death and touches on her many visits to schools, but sadly there is no mention of the "stay in school" message she delivered so often. There is also nothing said about the icon status that she has achieved since her death. One sentence is repeated verbatim three times. Still, all three titles provide examples of people with humble beginnings who worked hard and were able to achieve their goals.?Linda L. Plevak, Alamo Area Library System, San Antonio, TX
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Real-Life Reader Biographies are...a fine set of non-fictionalized stories which examine the lives of men and women who followed their dreams against all odds. The series will best appeal to . . . beginning readers, as sets of facts within each are offset by numerous black and white photographs to add to leisure interest..." -- Children's BookWatch, October 1997

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883845513
• ISBN-13: 978-1883845513
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,524,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, January 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mariah Carey (Real-Life Reader Biography) (Library Binding)

This book was so great! I love Mariah and I loved reading her life story in this book. After I picked it up and started reading it, I didn't want to put it down! Definitely the book for anyone who wants to know more about Mariah Carey!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE LAST OF HER KIND, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mariah Carey (Real-Life Reader Biography) (Library Binding)

I have read the book and I have come to realize that she's one EXTRAORDINARY woman, gifted with a golden voice and heart. Now, that's what you call a TRUE DIVA!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mariah "DIVA" Carey, February 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mariah Carey (Real-Life Reader Biography) (Library Binding)

This book was fabulous. I wish she'd make an auto-biography. I love Mariah Carey soooooooo much [as in a role modle type way]. Mariah has such a beautiful voice; and it could blow anyone away, she is a great person, and she is so beautiful. I am so determined to become a diva, just like her, but with my own style.~*