The Rise (and Falls) of Jackie Chan

Discover the journey of a martial arts legend from humble beginnings to Hollywood fame.

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40 pages· 900 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD620L

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Follow the incredible journey of Jackie Chan, from his challenging childhood in China to becoming a global martial arts icon. Experience his relentless training at the China Drama Academy and his unique blend of comedy and stunts that captivated audiences worldwide. How did Jackie transform his goofball acrobatics into a signature style that conquered Hollywood? Dive into this action-packed picture book biography and uncover the story behind the superstar's rise to fame.

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An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie’s original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke. Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. Pow! Bam! Ow! But before he was an international star, Jackie grew up in relative poverty in China, studied martial arts at the grueling China Drama Academy, and worked for years trying to find his way in film. Pow! Bam! How? Twist, tumble, and train alongside martial arts hero Jackie Chan in this picture book biography from lauded author Kristen Mai Giang and illustrator and Hong Kong native Alina Chau. Discover how Jackie used his goofball acrobatics to make a name and a style all his own.

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