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Who is Jackie Chan? / by Jody Jensen Shaffer ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and dangerous stuntwork in films like Cannonball Run, Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, and Karate Kid have made him an international star, and it doesn't look like he'll be leaving the big screen anytime soon"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524791636
- ISBN: 1524791636
- ISBN: 9781524791629
- ISBN: 1524791628
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An official WhoHQ Book" |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Who is Jackie Chan? -- Early years -- The China Drama Academy -- On his own -- Kung fu comedy -- Dangerous stunts and near misses -- Jackie in Hollywood -- Blockbuster decade -- Jackie of all trades -- Still dreaming. |
| Target Audience Note: | 880L Lexile Ages: 8-12 Penguin Workshop. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 5.8 1 1 508969 |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at York County Libraries.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreutz Creek Valley Library | Kids CHAN Biography (Text) | 34261000554095 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Kids Chan Biography (Text) | 33454005713433 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
Summary:
"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and dangerous stuntwork in films like Cannonball Run, Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, and Karate Kid have made him an international star, and it doesn't look like he'll be leaving the big screen anytime soon"--
