This “Chick Magnet” is a Triple Crown winner in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Fans of WWE will learn basic facts about this popular wrestler and follow his successful career as a professional wrestler. Geared to students doing research or writing reports, this biography includes a table of contents, introduction, seven chapters about CM Punk, plus backmatter including a glossary, “Read More” section, list of internet sites, and index. This high-low nonfiction title would be best put in the hands of reluctant readers, as the subject matter would appeal to ages ten to fourteen but the reading level is for grades 3-4. WWE is aggressive, violent, and theatrical. Readers will learn a little about the WWE and CM Punk, whose real name is Phillip Jack Brooks. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he came up with the name CM Punk as a teenager—which was also when he began wrestling in backyard leagues. His date of birth is not given. He began wrestling in independent wrestling leagues around the country in 1999 after high school. There is no mention of his family, education, or childhood. The focus is solely on his wrestling career. Students will read about his important matches, the different titles he has won, and other wrestlers he competes with and against. Readers will also learn about CM Punk’s involvement with the Straight Edge Movement, which believes drugs, alcohol, and smoking weaken the body, so members live a “clean” life. Color photographs, sidebars, timelines, and highlighted vocabulary words enhance this biography. The writing is straightforward and basic, meaning readers who are not already fans of WWE may find it hard to stay interested but those who are will certainly enjoy learning more about this wrestler with a big personality. Part of the “Pro Wrestling Stars” series. Reviewer: Emily Griffin; Ages 10 to 14.
CM Punk: Straight Edge Heel
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What kind of wrestler can be a model for drug-free, healthy living and still be heel? Only a punk, CM Punk, that is. Follow CM Punk from the backyard wrestling rings of his childhood to the WWE main event.
CM Punk: Straight Edge Heel
What kind of wrestler can be a model for drug-free, healthy living and still be heel? Only a punk, CM Punk, that is. Follow CM Punk from the backyard wrestling rings of his childhood to the WWE main event.
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| BN ID: | 2940172580765 |
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| Publisher: | Capstone Press |
| Publication date: | 08/10/2017 |
| Series: | Pro Wrestling Stars |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |
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