Heath Ledger: Talented Actor: Talented Actor
The Joker in 2008's mega-hit movie The Dark Knight was an incredible, Oscar-worthy performance by this young and troubled actor. Tweens and teens were crazy about the film, and the world mourned when Ledger died. This book examines Ledger's brief career, background, and personal life, as well as the controversies surrounding his death. From his breakout role in the teen flick 10 Things I Hate About You to his Oscar nomination for his performance in Brokeback Mountain, Ledger's biography is bound to intrigue young movie fans. Lives Cut Short is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Heath Ledger: Talented Actor: Talented Actor
The Joker in 2008's mega-hit movie The Dark Knight was an incredible, Oscar-worthy performance by this young and troubled actor. Tweens and teens were crazy about the film, and the world mourned when Ledger died. This book examines Ledger's brief career, background, and personal life, as well as the controversies surrounding his death. From his breakout role in the teen flick 10 Things I Hate About You to his Oscar nomination for his performance in Brokeback Mountain, Ledger's biography is bound to intrigue young movie fans. Lives Cut Short is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Heath Ledger: Talented Actor: Talented Actor

Heath Ledger: Talented Actor: Talented Actor

by Stephanie Watson
Heath Ledger: Talented Actor: Talented Actor

Heath Ledger: Talented Actor: Talented Actor

by Stephanie Watson

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Overview

The Joker in 2008's mega-hit movie The Dark Knight was an incredible, Oscar-worthy performance by this young and troubled actor. Tweens and teens were crazy about the film, and the world mourned when Ledger died. This book examines Ledger's brief career, background, and personal life, as well as the controversies surrounding his death. From his breakout role in the teen flick 10 Things I Hate About You to his Oscar nomination for his performance in Brokeback Mountain, Ledger's biography is bound to intrigue young movie fans. Lives Cut Short is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781604537895
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 10/20/2009
Series: Lives Cut Short Series
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Price of Tame 6

Chapter 2 Growing up Down Under 14

Chapter 3 Ledger Gets Noticed 24

Chapter 4 Hollywood Bound 32

Chapter 5 Rising Star 42

Chapter 6 Brokeback Mountain 54

Chapter 7 Falling in Love 64

Chapter 8 Final Roles 74

Chapter 9 Tragic Death 84

Timeline 96

Quick Facts 100

Additional Resourses 102

Glossary 104

Sourse Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

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