This list idea came from my daughter.
She's in middle-school now but has been interested in The Beatles --
yes, John, Paul, George, and Ringo -- for a couple of years.
These books may be at a lower reading level, but BABY'S IN BLACK is definitely NOT for younger children.
by Arne Bellstorf
3.70 avg rating — 604 ratings
GRAPHIC NOVEL - BABY'S IN BLACK is
about the romance between Astrid Kirchherr, a German photographer,
and Stu, the legendary "fifth Beatle". After the Beatles return home to England, Stu remains and gets engaged to Astrid. The marriage never occurs as Stu unexpectedly dies.
and Stu, the legendary "fifth Beatle". After the Beatles return home to England, Stu remains and gets engaged to Astrid. The marriage never occurs as Stu unexpectedly dies.
Adult situations. Arrgh, smoking.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 9,160
Page Count: 208
Accelerated Reader: 3.0 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 149854
--sample pages and reviews available here
--lower price paperback available
by Doreen Rappaport
Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
4.23 avg rating — 114 ratings
Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier did a splendid job on MARTIN'S BIG WORDS, which earned them awards and praise from this blog.
The two are back together trying to bring light to John's philsophy of peace. They use everything from song lyrics, to cut-paper collage and watercolor, to 'capture' his essence.
Word Count: 1,302
Page Count: 30
Accelerated Reader: 3.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 87626
--sample pages and reviews available here
--lower price hardback available
compiled by Pam
