The Rise (And Falls) of Jackie Chan (Kristen Mai Giang)

 

The boys in my class LOVED reading about Jackie Chan. It was a good reminder to read about all his foibles in school and see how successful he became by being true to himself. We had a serendipitious moment in that another student brought in a biography of Bruce Lee, which is also mentioned in this book. Jackie Chan met Bruce Lee, starred in many of his movies, and seemed to use Bruce Lee as a role model. 

Goodreads says:

An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke.

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Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades.

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But before he was an international star, Jackie grew up in relative poverty in China, studied martial arts at the grueling China Drama Academy, and worked for years trying to find his way in film.

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Twist, tumble, and train alongside martial arts hero Jackie Chan in this picture book biography from lauded author Kristen Mai Giang and illustrator and Hong Kong native Alina Chau. Discover how Jackie used his goofball acrobatics to make a name and a style all his own.