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This biography profiles the life of martial artist, actor, and director Jackie Chan, providing information about his early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.
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Jackie Chan by Stone Amy profiles the life of martial artist, actor, and director Jackie Chan, providing information about his early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future. The book covers themes like perseverance through physical injury during stunt work, growing up in the rigorous Peking Opera School system, breaking into Hollywood as an Asian actor, and his dedication to philanthropy through organizations like the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation. If your kid likes other books in the "Who Was?" biography series, they will love this detailed look at one of cinema's most recognizable stars. This book is ideal for middle grades readers in 4th-5th grade who can handle a 4.8 AR reading level and 3,437 word count.