Emma Watson


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David Nolan is an award-winning journalist who's authored biographies on subjects ranging from Simon Cowell to the Sex Pistols. He's also written for newspapers, magazines, radio and television.




Emma Watson: Women's Rights Activist


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Many know her from her role as Hermione from the Harry Potter film series. But Emma Watson has proven she has a lot to fight for in real life as well! She has led the way by becoming a UN ambassador and starting a campaign for gender equality. Through leveled text, a hometown map, a timeline, and more, discover how Emma Watson has become an inspiration for generations to come!




Emma Watson


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Bursting onto the world stage at the age of 11 as Hermione Granger in the film version of Harry Potter, Emma Watson has since become an acclaimed actress, voice for social change, and style icon. This intriguing book follows her rise to fame, navigating from child star in England to grown-up acting roles, and using her widespread influence to work as an activist for gender equality around the world.




Emma Watson


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Emma Watson is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, but her influence reaches far beyond the silver screen. In the public eye from a young age, Emma Watson has chosen to use her place in the spotlight to advocate for women's rights. She started the gender equality campaign HeForShe, works closely with fair trade garment retailers, and continues to act. Once a young unknown, Emma Watson has broken the mold and uses her place in the limelight to educate the world on pressing issues such as women's rights and ecologically sustainable fashion.




Emma Watson


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An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. Meet the amazing Emma Watson: fantastically feminist, incredibly inspiring and astonishing actor and activist. The young Emma is clever, enthusiastic and at age nine, wins a part in the world's biggest film series, Harry Potter. She inspires millions with her portrayal of the much-loved Hermione but it isn't long until Emma shows she is just as smart, brave and determined in real life. She finds a passion for feminism and works to stand up for fairness and equality, becoming an inspiring force for girl power. This is the absolutely astonishing, fantastically feminist and, best of all, totally true story of one amazingly determined young woman.




Emma Watson


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You may know her from the Harry Potter movies as Harry's pal, Hermione Granger, but Emma Watson has come a long way since the hit films shot her to fame as a young child. In her post-Potter years, Emma has acted in serious films, graduated from an Ivy League university, and become a serious activist. This compelling book about Emma's life provides an inspiring look at how her career and education inspired her to speak out for women's rights around the world, eventually being named a United Nations Women Goodwill ambassador. The straightforward, engaging text is supplemented by full-color photographs, quotes from the actress, and fun facts.




The Watsons


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Mr. Watson is a widowed clergyman with two sons and four daughters. The youngest daughter, Emma, has been brought up by a wealthy aunt and is consequently better educated and more refined than her sisters. But when her aunt contracts a foolish second marriage, Emma is obliged to return to her father's house. Living near the Watsons are the Osbornes, a great titled family. Emma attracts some notice from the boorish and awkward young Lord Osborne, while one of her sisters pursues Lord Osborne's arrogant, social-climbing friend, Tom Musgrave. Emma is chagrined by the crude and reckless husband-hunting of two of her sisters, but gets involved in it whether she likes it or not.




Emma Watson


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When Emma Watson was a young girl, her father read Harry Potter books to her before bed. She could have never dreamed that one day she would star in a Harry Potter movie, but that’s exactly what happened. Even though she had never acted before, she was chosen to play Harry’s close friend, the independent Hermione Granger. The movie set was called Potterworld, and that is where Emma and her costars literally grew up. Eight films later, Emma was graduating from Potterworld and preparing to start the next chapter of her life. Read about Emma’s years in Potterworld, how her friends keep her grounded, her plans for the future, and which magical trait of Hermione’s Emma wishes she had in real life!




Emma Watson: Harry Potter Star


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Easy-to-read text, oversized color photos, and captivating graphics introduce young readers to Harry Potter star Emma Watson. Readers will learn about Watson's childhood, family background, education, and rise to fame. Emma's early talent as an actress and performer is discussed, leading up to her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie series. Also covered are Emma's other roles in the movies Ballet Shoes and The Tale of Despereaux, as well as her interest in fashion, her hobbies, her break from acting to attend Brown University, and her future plans. Features include maps, "Did You Know" facts, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetics, and an index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.




Emma Watson


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You may know that Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione in the beloved Harry Potter films. But did you know that she: ? is supersmart and studied at Brown University? ? was so nervous about playing Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower that she emailed the director to tell him he could do better? ? designs her own line of clothing for People Tree, a company that's known for paying its workers a fair wage? Want to know more about the life of this gifted celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood, family, likes and dislikes, upcoming projects, hopes for the future, and more!