Thursday, July 27, 2006

John's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon

Rappaport, Doreen. John’s Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon. Illustrated by Brian Collier. Hyperion, 2004. ISBN 0786808179. $16.99. Ages 9-12.

John’s Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon by Doreen Rappaport is a terrific story of John Lennon’s sorrowful life from childhood to death. It starts when he is five and left with his aunt and uncle. John had a “secret dream” to play guitar and perform music. People who like classical rock and / or the Beetles will enjoy this book filled with John’s thoughts and how he changed the world. Every page is filled with Brian Collier’s clever illustration. Don’t miss out on this amazing book.

M. D., Fairfield Elementary, Maumee, Ohio

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