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Gr 2-6 A celebration of the life of a major fashion designer and independent spirit. Chanel was born poor, was scorned, and ultimately succeeded because of her own talents. "Coco couldn't afford to dress like the corseted ladies of high society and she was never going to be sh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In this picture-book biography, Matthews presents fashion icon Coco Chanel as a spirited young girl who overcame poverty with her creativity and a lot of attitude. Fueled by a rich fantasy life, the poor, skinny girl imagines herself among fashionable high society. In a drab orphanage she sews beautiful dolls; at finishing school she assumes the manner and confidence of the wealthy young ladies there, despite the humiliation of havi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Matthews presents the fashion icon Coco Chanel as a spirited girl who overcame poverty with her creativity and a lot of attitude. Chanel's ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More