Jennifer Lawrence took a chance one summer. She asked her mother to travel with her to New York City. There, Lawrence auditioned for talent agencies. Her big break came when a talent scout saw her on the street. Since that day in 2004, Lawrence’s career has been on the rise. Her starring role in The Hunger Games has put her on the cover of magazines and at the top of casting agents’ lists. Readers will discover more about Lawrence’s varied career in this accessible text, its colorful photographs, and a biographical timeline.