Ron Howard: Child Star & Hollywood Director (People to Know)
Worth buying if: You follow Ron Howard’s transition from The Andy Griffith Show to directing Apollo 13.
Skip it if: You want an exhaustive adult biography of Ron Howard with deep industry sourcing.
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Summary
Barbara Kramer traces Ron Howard’s career across 112 pages, from small-town actor Opie Taylor to directing films like Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind, blending biography, timeline, and photos for young general-interest readers.
Why this book now
This Enslow People to Know edition revisits Ron Howard’s dual life as a recognizable child actor and influential director for readers exploring Hollywood careers and film history.
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Good fit if you want...
- You follow Ron Howard’s transition from The Andy Griffith Show to directing Apollo 13.
- You enjoy illustrated, classroom-friendly biographies from Enslow’s People to Know series.
- If atmosphere matters, the characters show feeling without grand gestures.
- You want an exhaustive adult biography of Ron Howard with deep industry sourcing.
- You expect a critical film studies text analyzing Howard’s directing techniques.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780894909818
Worth buying if: You follow Ron Howard’s transition from The Andy Griffith Show to directing Apollo 13.
Skip it if: You want an exhaustive adult biography of Ron Howard with deep industry sourcing.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 112 pages, this is a brief, photo-rich read suitable for one or two sittings—ideal for students or busy readers sampling Ron Howard’s life and work.
What stands out here
This 1998 Enslow paperback emphasizes accessible narrative, period photos, and a clear timeline of Ron Howard’s milestones rather than exhaustive scholarly analysis.
Best way to approach it
Skim chapter sidebars and photos first, then read chronologically to appreciate the arc from child star Opie Taylor to Hollywood director.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780894909818
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