
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Ruby Taylor (Illustrator)
Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series
Discover the journey of a dreamer who became a legendary rock star.
Follow young Farrokh from Zanzibar to London as he transforms into Freddie Mercury, the iconic frontman of Queen. Witness his rise to fame, fueled by a passion for music and an unyielding dream. How did a boy from a small island become a global sensation? This captivating tale reveals the challenges and triumphs of a trailblazing musician who changed the world with his voice and charisma. Explore the life of a legend who dared to dream big and left an indelible mark on music history. What dreams will you pursue?
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world! Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock ‘n’ roll songs on the piano. By the time he finished school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock band called Queen … and the rest is history! Freddie became the biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the world with his exuberant zest for life. 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. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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