Who Was Charlie Chaplin?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Charlie Chaplin?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover the true story behind the comic genius who became a legend and faced exile.

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112 pages· 7,821 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Explore the life of Charlie Chaplin, the iconic creator of 'The Little Tramp.' From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Chaplin's journey is marked by artistic triumphs and political turmoil. As a beloved figure in America, his world turns upside down during the McCarthy era, forcing him to leave the country he once called home. Uncover the complexities of a man who was not just an actor, but also a director, writer, and composer, navigating the challenges of his time. What drove him, and what did he leave behind?

From the publisher

Who was the real Charlie Chaplin? Kids will learn all about the comic genius who created The Little Tramp! Charlie Chaplin sang on a London stage for the first time at the age of five. Performing proved to be his salvation, providing a way out of a life of hardship and poverty. Success came early and made Chaplin one of the best loved people in the United States until the McCarthy witch hunts drove Chaplin from his adopted country. This is a moving portrait of a multi-talented man–actor, director, writer, even music composer–and the complicated times he lived in.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,821
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about actingBooks about AmericaBooks about movies and cinemaBooks about performing artsBooks about Charlie Chaplin
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
187214
Publication
Published
December 6, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448490168

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