Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Name: Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781788952996
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Kurtis Scaletta

Series: Trailblazers

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Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda by Kurtis Scaletta is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the acclaimed playwright, composer, and actor. It chronicles Lin-Manuel Miranda's journey from his early days in New York City to his revolutionary impact on Broadway with shows like Hamilton. The book highlights his creativity, passion for storytelling, and dedication to breaking new ground in the arts.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this biography series! Playwright, composer, actor and activist – discover the extraordinary story of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s rise to stardom!

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this biography series! Playwright, composer, actor and activist - discover the extraordinary story of Lin-Manuel Miranda's rise to stardom!

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Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series!
How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become the multi-award-winning creator behind a hit Broadway show? As a child, Lin-Manuel spent his time listening to the sounds and rhythms of New York. Taking part in school productions and writing his own plays, he knew early on he was destined for the stage. While on holiday years later, he read a biography of Alexander Hamilton and came up with an idea for an original musical take on American history. Discover how this aspiring actor went on to create the most talked about show in decades and take the world by storm with his creativity!
TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788952996

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kurtis Scaletta Penguin Books Series: Trailblazers

About the Author

Kurtis is an author of children's fiction and non-fiction. He was born in Louisiana and lived in five states and three countries before graduating high school. He now lives in Minneapolis with his wife and son.

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