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Description
Through the stories of men and women working as stunt performers, this book explores what it takes to work in one of the film industry's most dangerous professions. It covers the training required, different types of stunts performers execute, and the economic realities of the job. Young readers will learn about the risks, dedication, and skills needed to succeed in this unique career.
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered how actors survive all those crazy car chases, exploding buildings, and fight scenes without getting hurt, this book pulls back the curtain on the real people who make that magic happen. Turner and Cherie (love that they're a mother-daughter writing team) give you the straight talk on what it actually takes to be a stunt performer the training, the discipline, and yeah, the bruises that come with the job. It's not just a "cool action stuff" book either; there's real insight into how performers prep for specific stunts, stay safe, and bounce back when things go wrong. Kids in middle school who love movies, action sequences, or anyone curious about behind-the-scenes Hollywood will eat this up. The AR level of 7 means it reads like a real chapter book without talking down to kids, and at about 6,000 words it's quick enough for a reluctant reader to finish in a sitting or two. Parents can rest easy knowing it's genuinely educational while still being exciting think of it as the gateway drug to loving reading disguised as a behind-the-scenes action manual. If your kid devoured something like "The Story of the Olympic Torch" or any book that mixes real-world excitement with accessible facts, they'd probably gravitate toward this one too.