Who Was Alex Trebek?, Pam Pollack
Who Was Alex Trebek?, Pam Pollack
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Who Was Alex Trebek?

Author: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator:  Corinne Melançon

Unabridged: 1 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/06/2022


Synopsis

Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who Was Alex Trebek?, the latest title in the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster. His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961. Alex's composed nature and ability to skillfully improvise while on television eventually led to his role as the host of Jeopardy!, the biggest quiz game show in the United States.  

Alex not only earned numerous awards over the course of his thirty-six-year-long hosting career, but he also earned the admiration of the contestants on the show and dedicated viewers watching at home.

About The Author

Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso are authors of several books in this series, including Who Is George Lucas?, Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?, Who Was Alexander Hamilton?, Who Was Celia Cruz?, and Who Is Neil DeGrasse Tyson?


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joanne

Very nice tribute to the legendary TV host Alex Trebek written in chapter book form for middle graders. I enjoyed the illustrations more than the text -the likenesses of former Jeopardy! contestants were really well done.......more

Goodreads review by Dan

This, by far, has been my favorite book in the who was series. I enjoyed learning about Alex's life prior to becoming the host of Jeopardy. He was the very best fit for the job of hosing the show. He was well liked by all who were involved in Jeopardy. He helped out with several charities when not t......more

Goodreads review by Heather

The answer: He was a native of Canada. He was a well known game show host, a game show that won 25 emmys. He had a signature mustache. He was a father of two. The question: Who was Alex the great? Which what this book was. If you are a fan of Jeopardy and a fan of the native from Canada, I suggest yo......more

Goodreads review by Emily

I read this book to my 5th graders this week and they loved learning about Alex Trebek! I found the organization of the book a bit strange, but super accessible and informative to kids learning to read :) I love the who was/who is series!!......more