Who Is Elton John?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Is Elton John?

By Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ, Joseph J. M. Qiu (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover how a suburban boy became a pop legend.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 347 ratings
112 pages· 7,094 words· Est. 1 hour read
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From a piano prodigy in London's suburbs to a global pop icon, follow Elton John's journey. Trained in classical music but drawn to rock and roll, he released his first album in 1969. Known for his flamboyant style and unforgettable hits like "Your Song," Elton's career spans decades, influencing Broadway, Hollywood, and the charts. What fueled his rise to stardom, and how does he continue to captivate audiences worldwide? Dive into the life of a music legend who defied expectations and left an indelible mark on the world.

From the publisher

How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton’s real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like Your Song, Crocodile Rock and Can You Feel the Love Tonight. Known for his outlandish stage costumes and giant glasses, Elton John continues to write songs for Broadway musicals, Hollywood soundtracks, and Top-40 hits.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,094
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about rock musiciansBooks about self-discoveryBooks about fame
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
181176
Publication
Published
March 22, 2016
First published
April 5, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448488462

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