Ed Sheeran (Beacon Biography)

Orr, Tamra

ISBN 10: 1624692508 ISBN 13: 9781624692505

Publisher: Purple Toad Pub Inc

Synopsis

From the moment he picked up a guitar, Ed Sheeran knew what he wanted to do with his life. He wanted to create music, and nothing was going to stop him. The determined redhead left home to find success - but even he could not have dreamed of how much he would find. Follow his career from those first hungry days in London spent sleeping on the commuter train to playing in front of sold-out crowds at Wembley Stadium. Learn how this young musician manages to entertain thousands with nothing more than a guitar, his voice, and his incredible talent.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 4-7-The subject matter will make these titles appealing to a wide range of readers. Each of the narratives highlights how the individual in question overcame early obstacles: Mo'ne Davis excelled in a sport dominated by boys, Angelina Jolie became a successful actress despite being mocked for her appearance as a teen, and Ed Sheeran endured homelessness in pursuit of his music career. The illustrations are consistently strong, including intriguing photos of several figures as young children as well as more recent shots. Back matter is also excellent. All of the books include extensive lists of works consulted, and Ed Sheeran has endnotes. At times, the writing is clunky. Sentences are brief and vocabulary simple, though text blocks are often long and unbroken. VERDICT Good research materials for intermediate readers looking for a little more depth than a more strictly hi-lo title.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Purple Toad Pub Inc
• ISBN 10: 1624692508
• ISBN 13: 9781624692505
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32