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Biography
The Cinema of George Lucas -
Hearn, Marcus
AGE: 13+
LOCATION: 791.43092 HEA
GENRE: Biography
RATED: ***You'd better read this!
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff
Whether you admire Lucas for creating Star Wars or you are interested
in modern movie-making, this collection of film scripts, interviews, and
background info on Lucas’ life and career will give you some insight into
how a long-haired rebel turned into a hugely successful movie mogul… and
how you could do it, too.
Dinosaur Hunter: uncovering the hidden remains of Canada’s ancient giants -
Murphy-Lamb, Lisa
AGE: 13+
LOCATION: 560.922712 MUR
GENRE: Science/Biography
RATED: *** An exciting venture!
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff
Dinosaur bones are well-hidden in the earth, and those who have lost themselves in the hot, dusty work of looking for those big bones have amazing stories of their own, too. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a dinosaur hunter, tap into the background of some of Canada’s biggest finds and those who found them.
The Greatest: Muhammed Ali -
Myers, Walter Dean
AGE: 13+
LOCATION: 796.83 MYE
GENRE: Sports/Biography
RATED: *** This book’s got game!
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff
This introduction to Ali's life, from his childhood in the segregated South to the present day, focuses on his boxing career and the political controversies surrounding him. Ali was not only incredibly talented in the boxing ring; his media savvy earned him international fame, yet his refusal to accept the stereotypical role of a black athlete and his membership in the Nation of Islam earned him a mixed reputation. For some, Ali embodied an outspoken and exciting new hero, but for others he was obstinate and obnoxious. In the end, this is the story of a young black man of remarkable courage, and the kind of universal story that deserves to be retold in order to inspire a new generation.
James Herriot’s Animal Stories -
Herriot, James
AGE: 11+
LOCATION: 636.089 HER
GENRE: Biography
RATED: ***You'd better read this!
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff
If your idea of a perfect day includes the sun on your back, the cozy sounds of animals outdoors, or the simple quietness of being in the country, then you will want to curl up with a hot chocolate and these ten stories by James Herriot – a famous British country veterinarian and a wonderful teller of true stories.
Robert Service: A great Canadian poet’s romance with the North -
Andra-Warner, Elle
AGE: 14+
LOCATION: 636.089 HER
GENRE: Biography
RATED: ** Much better than I expected
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff
Ever wondered what it would be like to wander the world wherever you felt
like going? To become a famous author, without even really working at
it? To be known world-wide for your quick humour? Well, Robert Service
– the poet who made the Yukon famous and built his career on such fun
verses as The Shooting of Dan McGrew and The Cremation of Sam McGee –
did just that. His life story is a whirlwind lesson in world geography
and western history. If something exciting was happening, he was there
and then usually wrote an entertaining poem about it later. He once said
that his “creative effort… made [him] so happy it almost hurt.”
Soul Surfer -
Hamilton, Bethany
AGE: 12-17
LOCATION: YA 797.32092 HAM
GENRE: Sports/Biography
RATED: *** This book’s got game!
REVIEWER: Tonya, Banff Public Library staff
Starting with the moment that 13 year old Bethany loses her arm to a great white shark while surfing, this account of her determination to live is a gripping story of girl power, faith, and grit. Anyone interested in surfing, or in the consideration of life’s big questions, will want to read this incredible true story.
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