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112 pp.
| Twenty-First Century
| February, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-6420-7$33.26
(3)
YA
USA Today Lifeline Biographies series.
Using USA Today articles, websites, interviews, and other sources, these laudatory biographies provide overviews of the lives and careers of Johnny Depp and the Beatles. Readers will come away not only with a greater knowledge of the subjects, but also with an understanding of their places in their respective industries. Relevant images and engaging sidebars enhance the presentation. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these USA Today Lifeline Biographies titles: Johnny Depp and The Beatles.
176 pp.
| Chronicle
| June, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8118-7460-1$16.99
(3)
YA
When his therapist father begins treating Zelda, a beautiful and dangerous girl claiming to be from another planet, David's mundane life suddenly becomes interesting. David aids Zelda in her mission to locate her perfect match--Johnny Depp--and return to her home planet. The story line is humorous and imaginative, and the relationship between David and Zelda will attract readers.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3567-6$23.93
(4)
4-6
Hot Celebrity Biographies series.
These adulatory biographies use clear and simple writing to present a positive overview of each featured celebrity's personal life and career. Each of these successful men is depicted as a worthy role model for young readers to admire. Quotes, sidebars, and captioned photos are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hot Celebrity Biographies titles: Johnny Depp and Justin Timberlake.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-1-60453-707-9$27.07
(4)
K-3
Big Buddy Biographies series.
Easy-to-read texts detail the backgrounds and later fame of popular figures. The Lovato and Obama girls' volumes offer little that couldn't be learned through a quick Internet search; Depp's biography is a bit more detailed. Many photographs appear throughout the books. Captions and brief "Did you know..." sidebars give additional information. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Demi Lovato, Johnny Depp, and Sasha & Malia Obama.