Marilyn Monroe: Norma Jeane's Dream (Newsmakers Biographies Series) [Hardcover]

Katherine E. Krohn (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Lerner Biographies

A biography of the screen icon, from her early days as an orphan to her rise to stardom; includes discussion of her film career, marriages, and tragic death.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9. The inclusion of many varied, high-quality, black-and-white and full-color photographs makes this compact biography an appealing overview of the actress's life. Her unhappy childhood and rise from obscurity to fame are clearly described. As the highs and lows of Monroe's career and personal life are traced, young people will quickly be drawn into the compelling story of one of Hollywood's best-known stars. The epilogue states that "the circumstances surrounding her death are clouded in mystery" without elaborating on the circumstances or the mystery. By interweaving quotes by Monroe and others into a balanced, if somewhat sanitized account of the celebrity's life, Krohn presents the basic facts and gives readers a starting point for those who want to learn more about the subject.?Janet Woodward, Franklin High School, Seattle,
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822549301
• ISBN-13: 978-0822549307
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,384,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Katherine Elizabeth Krohn was born in Bitburg, Germany in 1961. At the time, her father, Don, was a physician in the United States Air Force. Her mother, Betty, was a homemaker. When Katherine was born, she had two older brothers (William and David) and an older sister (Vicki). A few months after her birth, the Krohns returned to the States and settled in the Detroit-area.

Krohn attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Besides biographies, Katherine Krohn has written fiction, books about social issues, graphic science books, and books on metaphysical subjects such as haunted houses and fortune-telling. You can learn more about Katherine Krohn and her books on her website, http://www.katherinekrohn.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Marilyn Monroe Book for Kids???, January 19, 2001

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Allen (The Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marilyn Monroe: Norma Jeane's Dream (Newsmakers Biographies Series) (Hardcover)

That's what I thought when I first picked up this book.

I'm a teacher of young students and wondered why in the world someone would publish a book on Monroe for children. But then I read the book, and I thought it was both sensitive and compelling and of use to young persons today who tend to be "starstruck" with celebrities and celebritism.

I learned something from the book...a view of who Marilyn was, really. I have recommended this book to my students.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What makes the Divine Monroe an ICON?, February 6, 2000

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"kimstarseventeen" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marilyn Monroe: Norma Jeane's Dream (Newsmakers Biographies Series) (Hardcover)

I am a high school student, trying to write my term paper on one of the most influential women in Amercan history. What it is that this book lacks, is the "stuff" that made her an icon. It goes into her early years and helps the reader to figure out who Norma Jean (a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe) really was. I hope that anyone who buys this book realize's that it won't be of any help to them, if they are trying to prove how she got to be an American icon, and what it was she did to get there! I only gave it 3 stars, because it has some great pictures of Marilyn.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, August 4, 2002

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Deirdre (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marilyn Monroe: Norma Jeane's Dream (Newsmakers Biographies Series) (Hardcover)

This book is one of the best books about Marilyn you'll ever find. Mainly because it's very easy to read. (Not to mention it's appropriate for all ages.) The only things I didn't enjoy about it was it's inaccuracy--Marilyn DOESN'T perform a "glamorous dance number" in her movie "How To Marry a Millionare." And when the author wrote about Marilyn seeing "Gone With The Wind" when she was 13 Vivien Leigh's name was misspelled. (She spelled it V-i-v-i-A-n.)
Otherwise, this book is very colorful and full of information. The pictures are vibrant and clear. This book is a little pricey ([$$]bucks!) but worth it.