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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2016 · Est. 16 min read-aloud
Fascinating
By Richard Michelson, Edel Rodriguez (Illustrator)
An immigrant's son defies odds to become an iconic TV alien.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 399 ratings
40 pages· 2,033 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Leonard Nimoy, the son of immigrants, dreams of acting despite his father's doubts. From driving taxis to Hollywood auditions, he perseveres. Offered the role of Spock, he faces a choice: embrace the alien within or walk away. Discover how Leonard's journey from Boston to the stars made him a beloved icon.
From the publisher
A moving biography of the late Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, whose story exemplifies the American experience and the power of pursuing your dreams.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 2,033
- Reading age
- 4–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 920L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 184297
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2016
- First published
- September 6, 2016
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781101933305
- LCCN
- 2015029967
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