Elton John / written by MarÃa Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Sophie Beer.
As a child, Elton started playing his grandmothers piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.
Record details
- ISBN: 0711258384
- ISBN: 0711258406
- ISBN: 9780711258389
- ISBN: 9780711258402
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: London, England : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "First published in Spain in 2020 under the title Pequeño & grande Elton John by Alba Editorial"--Quarto.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.1 0.5 520872.
- Language Note:
- Translated from the Spanish.
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- Subject:
- John, Elton > Juvenile literature.
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- Biographies.
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Available copies
- 11 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV BIO JOH (Text) | 37810435385645 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | JB JOHN (Text) | 37807000027582 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Eden Library | JB John (Text) | 31554010684156 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | JB JOHN (Text) | 900005000168980 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | JB John (Text) | 33115007708385 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Lexington Public Library | JB John (Text) | 25908007909141 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | JB JOHN (Text) | 39493108676679 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Morganton Public Library | J B JOHN (Text) | 33557004392379 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Perry Memorial Library | J B John (Text) | 33727002470713 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Saluda Library | E 782 SAN (Text) | 31250200083696 | Easy Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
As a child, Elton started playing his grandmothers piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.
