Dakota Fanning

by Joanne Mattern

By the time she was 11 years old, Dakota Fanning had taken Hollywood by storm. Her roles in I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, Dreamer, and other movies have showcased her talent and made her extremely popular. She started her acting career when she was just a little girl, then she went on to fame in television and in movies. Meanwhile she has continued to live a normal, carefree life. Here is the story of one of Hollywood s brightest stars a girl who is just as happy to be on a movie set as she is playing dress-up with her little sister at home!

32 pages, Library Binding

First published December 15, 2006

About the author

Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.