Logan Lerman: The Perks of Being of an Action Star

Gr 4–6—Filled with a variety of bright, full-color photographs and packed with loads of fun facts, each biography begins with a brief introduction, which sets a positive, praising tone for the rest of the book. A clear chronological account of the subject's life to date is presented, beginning with childhood, family, and upbringing, then detailing how each began a career in show business and went on to achieve success. The values of working hard and believing in oneself are stressed throughout each subject's story. While Lerman's biography also contains source notes, Wilson's does not. With modern styling and a variety of legible but fun fonts, these volumes are strong contemporary additions to the series. Not only will they likely appeal to movie buffs and young readers interested in popular culture and "up and coming" figures, but they are also good tools for instruction and practice with identifying informational text features.—Whitney LeBlanc, Staten Island Academy, NY