Description: Establishing himself as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the sport, Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, has been the face of World Wrestling Entertainment for over a decade. Johnson is also emerging as an actor, starring in several action and comedy films, such as the popular The Fast and the Furious franchise. In 2013, the financial magazine Forbes listed Johnson as number twenty-five on its list of the one hundred most powerful celebrities. All this success belies Johnson's humble beginnings. This compelling edition provides a balanced biography of this jack-of-all-trades. Chapters discuss his rocky childhood, following his grandfather's footsteps into professional wrestling, and the making of The Rock.
Review Quotes: Review: Dwayne Johnson "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."--VOYA October 2007