Shirley Temple (Blue Banner Biographies) [Hardcover]

John Bankston (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Blue Banner Biographies

One of the most beloved child actresses of all time, Shirley Temple continues to delight fans of all ages with her timeless classic films. Shirley made her movie debut at the age of three and became a star in the 1934 film Stand Up and Cheer. Her ability to draw an audience to her films some seventy years after they were made speaks volumes for this child star.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-This is a competently written biography of an exceptional child star of the 1930s whose movies are still enjoyed by many viewers today. Although the emphasis is on Temple's film career, her later life is also briefly covered, including her bout with breast cancer and her work as an ambassador. Color photos clearly capture this smiling celebrity. This book might provide inspiration and interesting reading for young hopefuls in the performing arts, and there is enough information for short reports.
Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584151722
• ISBN-13: 978-1584151722
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #563,949 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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare biography of the child actress geared to grades 3-4, January 3, 2005

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This review is from: Shirley Temple (Blue Banner Biographies) (Hardcover)

John Bankston's Shirley Temple appeared some time ago but deserves ongoing mention as a rare biography of the child actress geared to grades 3-4. Plenty of books on Shirley reach adult audiences: this 32-page title is a delight for kids who want to read about a notable successful child star. There could be more illustrations, but the value here is the information which is suitable for a report.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shirley Temple: Child Stars, February 21, 2006

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This review is from: Shirley Temple (Blue Banner Biographies) (Hardcover)

Great book. My 2nd grade daughter used it for her book report and loved it. Great information. An easy read.

4.0 out of 5 stars Temple bio, August 30, 2009

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This review is from: Shirley Temple (Blue Banner Biographies) (Hardcover)

This is a biography of the famous 30's child starlet Shirley Temple. The book is nicely bounded and divided into 5 chapters.

Ch 1..Discovery
Ch 2..Baby Star
Ch 3..Star!
Ch 4..Uncle Billy
Ch 5..So This is Growing Up

There is a Chronology section that covers the years between 1938 and 2002. There is also a Selected Filmography section that covers her movies between 1932 and 1949.

Nice biography of Shirley Temple for the youngsters with 8 colored photos and an easy-going writing style.