Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 56 min read

Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ, Jonathan Moore (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover how a London boy became the 'Master of Suspense.'

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112 pages· 6,677 words· Est. 56 min read
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Explore the journey of Alfred Hitchcock, the filmmaker who redefined suspense with groundbreaking techniques and unforgettable stories. From a London childhood to creating iconic films like Psycho, uncover the secrets behind his legendary status. What drove his genius, and how did he change cinema forever?

From the publisher

Known as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s unique vision in movies like Psycho and The Birds sent shivers down our spines and shockwaves through the film industry. His innovative camera techniques have been studied for decades and his gift for storytelling cemented his place in history. Many directors make great movies, but the genius of Hitchcock helped make movies great. Learn how a chubby boy from London became the “Master of Suspense.”

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
6,677
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
172010
Publication
Published
December 4, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448482378

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