Who Is Dolly Parton?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Is Dolly Parton?

By True Kelley, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life story of Dolly Parton, from her childhood in Tennessee to her rise as a country music star.

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112 pages· 7,507 words· Est. 1 hour read
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From a humble cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton soared to fame, writing her first song at five and becoming a country music icon by her twenties. But her journey didn't end there. As an actress, author, and philanthropist, she launched the Imagination Library, inspiring children across the globe. Discover the unstoppable spirit and boundless ambition of a woman who redefined success and left an indelible mark on the world.

From the publisher

Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn’t stop there. Dolly Parton is also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose Imagination Library reading initiative reaches children throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. There is simply no one like Dolly Parton!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,507
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about 20th centuryBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
165327
Publication
Published
April 3, 2014
First published
January 23, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448478920

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