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Elton John / written by Maria 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: 9780711258402
- ISBN: 0711258406
- ISBN: 9780711258389 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 0711258384 (hbk.)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: London, England : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Language Note: | Translated from the Spanish. |
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| Subject: | John, Elton. Rock musicians > England > Biography. |
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Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J B J654s (Text) | 33126024979019 | Display | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J B J654s (Text) | 33126024973830 | JBiography | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J B J654s (Text) | 33126024979001 | JBiography | Available | - |
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.