Rosie O'Donnell (Biography (Lerner Hardcover)) [Hardcover]

Katherine E. Krohn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998 | Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Biography (Lerner Hardcover)

Though her road to success was not smooth, Rosie O'Donnell never lost sight of her dreams, her goals, or her sense of humor. Rosie has taken on many roles, but her most important role to date is that of being a mother. In this personal look at the "Queen of Nice," Rosie endures the hard life of the comedy circuit, befriends superstar Madonna, and finally meets her lifelong idol and inspiration, Barbra Streisand. Fun and down-to-earth, this biography takes you inside the life of a talented and lovable celebrity.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8?A book tie-in to the A & E series "Biography." The text reads like a narration of the TV series, and the result is a breezy, interesting look at a pop-culture icon. Krohn details her subject's rise from stand-up comic to movie star and variety-show host. She also provides glimpses into O'Donnell's personal life?a childhood marked by the tragic death of her mother, and the fulfillment she has found in her two adopted children. Full-color and black-and-white photographs give some glimpses of the media star's early life and career. The book is well documented with extensive source notes, including a personal interview with O'Donnell, giving it a veracity and immediacy lacking in most biographies for young people. A comprehensive filmography and helpful index are appended.?Tim Wadham, Dallas Public Library, TX
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Review

"A book tie-in to the A & E series 'Biography.' The text reads like a narration of the TV series, and the result is a breezy, interesting look at a pop-culture icon... The book is well-documented with extensive source notes, including a personal interview with O'Donnell, giving it a veracity and immediacy lacking in most biographies for young people..." -- School Library Journal, February 1999

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822549395
• ISBN-13: 978-0822549390
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,734,303 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

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rosie O'Donnell is great!So is this book!!!!!, May 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rosie O'Donnell (Biography (Lerner Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

I read this book for school.I wrote a report on Rosie.This book helped a lot because it is full of interesting stories about Rosie's life.She is so funny. I liked the part in the book where Rosie talks about her childhood.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book., June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rosie O'Donnell (Biography (Lerner Hardcover)) (Hardcover)

I liked this book because it is fun to read and interesting. Rosie ROCKS!!!