Corbin Bleu: Up Close
by Dee Scott

    CORBIN BLEU: UP CLOSE by Dee Scott
    Category:  Non-Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  12/5/06
    Publisher:  Pocket Books
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    If you haven't heard of Corbin Bleu, I'm guessing you're either older than 132, or you've been living in a cave high up
    in the Rocky Mountains, where satellite reception isn't all that great.  For those few human beings who don't know
    who Corbin is, I recommend picking up a copy of CORBIN BLEU: UP CLOSE, which will give you all the pertinent
    facts.

    I first saw Corbin, a 17-year old actor, on the Discovery Kids show Flight 29 Down.  Although I didn't follow the
    show every week, I was always impressed by the acting and storyline.  In a nutshell, it's a lot like the television show
    Lost, but for the teen and pre-teen set.  Not long after that, though, I saw Corbin in High School Musical, which,
    without a doubt, is one of my favorite movies.

    What I didn't know about Corbin, though, was that I'd also seen him in a number of big-screen movies, without even
    knowing it!  Corbin had parts in Mystery Men, Galaxy Quest, and Catch That Kid, all of which I've seen.  In the
    case of Galaxy Quest, I've probably seen it way too many times!

    Whether a die-hard Corbin fan or someone who is just discovering this talented teen actor for the first time,
    CORBIN BLEU: UP CLOSE is a great resource.  Filled with pictures from Corbin's family photo album, shots from
    the different television and movie sets he's been on, and candid snapshots, you'll be happy to see how this actor has
    grown.  The book also contains a rather detailed biography, how Corbin started out in modeling and commercials,
    and about his shift to television and movie acting.

    If you're interested in learning more about this very talented actor, you won't go wrong by picking up a copy of this
    reference guide.  We also get a peek into Corbin's upcoming projects, which include High School Musical 2, the
    Disney Channel original movie Jump In!, a music CD, and college.