Jennifer Lawrence: Star of the Hunger Games

Author:   Katherine Krohn
Publisher:   Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN:  

9780761386421


Pages:   48
Publication Date:   01 January 2012
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 11 years
Format:   Hardback
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Jennifer Lawrence: Star of the Hunger Games


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On March 17, 2011, social media channels buzzed with excitement. Fans of The Hunger Games had hotly debated which actors would bring their beloved characters to life in the upcoming movie. The movie's director, Gary Ross, had finally selected the lead character, Katniss. His pick: Jennifer Lawrence. Jennifer started acting professionally in 2004 at age fourteen. But she quickly proved her major talent. For the 2008 movie The Burning Plain, she earned a best new young actress award at the Venice Film Festival. And for her performance in the 2010 movie Winter's Bone, Jennifer received nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. The Hunger Games's author, Suzanne Collins, celebrated the selection of Katniss. I never thought we'd find somebody this amazing for the role, she said. And Jennifer--who is a huge fan of the books--was thrilled to play such a complex character. Did she pull it off? Fans will be the judge!

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Author:   Katherine Krohn
Publisher:   Lerner Publications (Tm)
Imprint:   Lerner Publications (Tm)
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9780761386421


ISBN 10:   0761386424
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   01 January 2012
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 11 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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This biography begins, ' Dear Readers: We have found Katniss, announced Suzanne Collins.' The movie based on the 'Hunger Games' trilogy brought questions of who will play the beloved main character, and the answer is a beautiful Kentuckian with loads of talent. Lawrence has proven to be an up-and-coming talent, with nominations for the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. The book is formatted chronologically and begins with Lawrence getting a start in her career at 14 and evolving quickly into a professional actress. A mix of quotations and full-color photographs keeps readers' interest piqued. --School Library Journal --Journal This no-frills biography covers up-and-coming actress Jennifer Lawrence's childhood, early acting work, breakthrough roles, and critical acclaim, culminating with her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games. Krohn presents Lawrence as a down-to-earth natural talent. Sidebars, color photographs, and quotations from Lawrence and other sources provide context. --The Horn Book Guide --Journal As the hype builds toward the release of the movie The Hunger Games, increasing attention falls on the young lead actress, Jennifer Lawrence. Raised in Kentucky, Jennifer began acting in commercials at the age of 14. Her career took off quickly, from minor TV roles to a regular spot on a sitcom and several movies. In 2011, she received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in Winter's Bone. Krohn has organized her material well and presents it clearly. With plenty of short sentences and color photos, this entry in the Gateway Biographies series is accessible to a wide audience. Back matter includes a chronology, extensive source notes for quotes, a selected bibliography, and short lists of recommended books and websites. Leading off and concluding with information about the movie The Hunger Games, this biography may have a limited shelf life, but libraries can expect a good bit of demand over the next few years, as this phenomenally popular trilogy hits the big screen. --Booklist --Journal


This no-frills biography covers up-and-coming actress Jennifer Lawrence's childhood, early acting work, breakthrough roles, and critical acclaim, culminating with her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games. Krohn presents Lawrence as a down-to-earth natural talent. Sidebars, color photographs, and quotations from Lawrence and other sources provide context. --The Horn Book Guide --Journal As the hype builds toward the release of the movie The Hunger Games, increasing attention falls on the young lead actress, Jennifer Lawrence. Raised in Kentucky, Jennifer began acting in commercials at the age of 14. Her career took off quickly, from minor TV roles to a regular spot on a sitcom and several movies. In 2011, she received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in Winter's Bone. Krohn has organized her material well and presents it clearly. With plenty of short sentences and color photos, this entry in the Gateway Biographies series is accessible to a wide audience. Back matter includes a chronology, extensive source notes for quotes, a selected bibliography, and short lists of recommended books and websites. Leading off and concluding with information about the movie The Hunger Games, this biography may have a limited shelf life, but libraries can expect a good bit of demand over the next few years, as this phenomenally popular trilogy hits the big screen. --Booklist --Journal This biography begins, ' Dear Readers: We have found Katniss, announced Suzanne Collins.' The movie based on the 'Hunger Games' trilogy brought questions of who will play the beloved main character, and the answer is a beautiful Kentuckian with loads of talent. Lawrence has proven to be an up-and-coming talent, with nominations for the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. The book is formatted chronologically and begins with Lawrence getting a start in her career at 14 and evolving quickly into a professional actress. A mix of quotations and full-color photographs keeps readers' interest piqued. --School Library Journal --Journal


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Katherine Krohn is the author of many nonfiction books for young readers. She is also a journalist and a fiction writer.

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