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Title: some old books are just old
Review: I first read this book for a school project when it was first published 14 or 15 years ago when I was in elementary school. As a child I enjoyed the book very much because it had huge print, lots and lots and lots of pictures (although they're all black and white) and a short, easy-to-follow story that was very basic and to-the-point. When I recently reread this book I couldn't believe how amateurish and juvenile Donald Spoto's overall writing is. For children wanting to read a celebrity biography "Rebel" is highly recommended as the language and writing is at best at a 6th grade level. However, for anyone else, though, I think there would be many other more engaging books, not to mention dozens and dozens on the life of the legendary actor, Mr. Dean (may he rest in peace).
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