The Story of Walt Disney (Famous Lives (Gareth Stevens Hardcover))
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0836814681 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Other Disney biographies include DiFranco's Walt Disney: When Dreams Come True (Dillon, 1985; o.p.), which is less detailed than Selden's; Montgomery's fictionalized, abbreviated Walt Disney: Master of Make-Believe (Garrard, 1971), for younger children; and Fisher's The Walt Disney Story (Watts, 1988), for YAs, which focuses more on Disney's film work and overall achievements than on his personal and family life. Errors and inconsistencies are minor. Selden enlivens the facts with humorous anecdotes and a cheerful, personable writing style. Moore, formerly at Lane Road Library, Columbus, OHCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ann W. The book lacks an index, bibliography, and master list of films, but includes a section of black
Describes the life of Walt Disney, from his childhood on a Missouri farm through his years as a cartoonist and filmmaker to his creation of his Magic Kingdoms in California and Florida.
Disney Determination Leads to Sensational Success Marina R. Williams I was instantly captivated by this book because I had no idea that Walt Disney had such a rigid father who dominated the family. I wonder though, if Walt would have been so successful without the type of upbringing that he had. He and his brother are fine examples of two people who made lemonade out of lemons. Walt seemed undaunted by failure. He l. Book for children I thought it was a book for adults, but it is meant for children (Maybe 10 - 1Book for children J. Filler-Lakickas I thought it was a book for adults, but it is meant for children (Maybe 10 - 14 years old). Interesting info. years old). Interesting info. "Decent Walt bio for younger readers" according to microjoe. Yet another bio on Walt Disney, this one written for young people, Decent Walt bio for younger readers microjoe Yet another bio on Walt Disney, this one written for young people, 4th grade to 7th grade. 96 pages in length, it tells the story of his life and career. It is fairly accurate, from a reliable publisher. If you have a child that is younger than this age group, I might suggest "Walt Disney, Young Movie Maker". It focuses more on his childhood, expla. th grade to 7th grade. 96 pages in length, it tells the story of his life and career. It is fairly accurate, from a reliable publisher. If you have a child that is younger than this age group, I might suggest "Walt Disney, Young Movie Maker". It focuses more on his childhood, expla