Jim Henson
by Durrett, Deanne
Series:Inventors and Creators
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AR Book Level
6.8
AR Points
1
Word Count
4,613
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
63710 EN
About this book
Born in Mississippi, Jim Henson grew up fascinated by art and performance, eventually turning his curiosity into the creation of the Muppets. The biography follows his journey from early experiments with puppetry to the launch of iconic shows such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, detailing the creative breakthroughs and business challenges he faced. It also explores the impact of his untimely death and how his inventive spirit continues to influence modern entertainment.