Brandy A Real-Life Reader Biography

Children's Literature - Mary Sue Preissner

Teen singing and acting sensation Brandy Norwood began her singing career at the age of four in her father's chorus. Growing up in Mississippi, she had many advantages that girls her age did not, for her family was financially well-off. Her parents moved the family to California because the opportunities would be better than those available in a her small, isolated southern hometown. Success did not come easy, and its appearance first came in acting parts, not singing. But Brandy is a goal setter, is flexible and able to take advantage of new opportunities to showcase her talents. In doing do, she has also lost her privacy. Large print, bold text blocks and black-and-white photos will appeal to the reluctant middle reader. From the "Real-Life Reader Biography" series, this book includes chronology and index.