Hancocks, Helen
Ella Queen of Jazz
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786031259
- author:
- Hancocks, Helen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 29 x 23.5 centimetres (0.20 kg)
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Biography & Autobiography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ella Fitzgerald's life was on the rise, with her jazz music gaining popularity. However, her success was threatened when the biggest club in town refused to let her play due to her colour. Just when all hope seemed lost, a Hollywood star stepped in to help. This book tells the incredible true story of the unlikely friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and a Hollywood star that helped her overcome prejudice and adversity. The story is strikingly illustrated and offers an inspiring look at the friendship between two celebrated female icons of America's golden age. It's a remarkable tale of how two people from different worlds came together to achieve great things. With its inspiring story and striking illustrations, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the life of Ella Fitzgerald or the history of jazz music.
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