Who Was Frank Sinatra?, Ellen Labrecque
Who Was Frank Sinatra?, Ellen Labrecque
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Who Was Frank Sinatra?

Author: Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Unabridged: 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2023


Synopsis

Learn about the showstopping life of one of the most famous entertainers of all time in this book about Frank Sinatra from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!

Before Frank Sinatra became the international superstar that we remember him as today, he was just a young boy singing for spare change in his family's New Jersey tavern. Those small beginnings would be the start of an incredible career in which Frank became one of the best-selling musicians of all time -- selling over 150 million records worldwide. More than just a musician, Frank also went on to win an Academy Award and a Golden Globe during his career as an actor. With hundreds of songs from several genres such as big-band, swing, jazz, and pop, the "My Way" singer is considered one of the world's most beloved entertainers.

About The Author

Ellen Labrecque is a former Senior Editor for Sports Illustrated for Kids and the author of over twenty nonfiction books for young readers. She has written Who Was? biographies on Kobe Bryant, David Beckham, Princess Diana, and more.Manuel Gutierrez is an Argentinian illustrator with vast experience working internationally as a visual storyteller in the fields of comic books and advertising. Manuel was born in Neuquen, in the Argentinian Patagonia, and is a self-taught artist. He has worked for Marvel and DC Comics.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on September 29, 2023

First sentence: On December 30, 1942, two days before the new year, a slender singer walked onto the stage of the Paramount Theatre in New York City. Over three thousand fans--mostly teenage girls--shrieked and screamed in excitement. Some cried tears of happiness. Premise/plot: Who Was Frank Sinatra......more

Goodreads review by Dan on August 18, 2023

This was an interesting read. I learned a lot about Frank's life. He helped with race relations by having Sammy Davis Junior stay in the same hotels and eat at the same restaurants that he did during a time when black and white people were segregated. He helped promote John F. Kennedy during his cam......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on November 27, 2024

Biography/nonfiction 2nd-3rd grade This book is a helpful and interesting biography on the singer Frank Sinatra. There are supportive information, details, and illustrations that guide us to understand the story and events of his life. I liked how in between the pages, the author provides insight abou......more

Goodreads review by Annemarie on August 13, 2024

A short biography of a 20th century crooner.......more

Goodreads review by Jose on March 04, 2025

Read it for a class project, extremely helpful!......more