Elvis Presley (Up Close (Viking))
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?Elvis left no one indifferent to rock and roll??so begins award-winning author Wilborn Hampton?s thoughtful account of the beloved and controversial Elvis Presley. When Elvis shook his hips and sang his soulful songs, teenagers screamed and parents fretted. Fans, record executives, movie producers, and even the army wanted a piece of this enigmatic performer and shy boy from Tupelo, Mississippi. What Elvis gave them changed music forever. This latest addition to Viking?s ongoing biography series, Up Close, includes gorgeous black-and-white photographs and introduces readers to the complicated life of the king of rock and roll.

Lexile Measure: 1120L (What's this?)

Series: Up Close (Viking)

Hardcover: 192 pages

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers (June 14, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0670061662

ISBN-13: 978-0670061662

Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #1,474,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12 in Books > Teens > Art, Music & Photography > Music > Rock #15 in Books > Teens > Art, Music & Photography > Music > History #43 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Music > Rock

Age Range: 12 and up

Grade Level: 7 and up

WHAT MAKES A GOOD REVIEW...THIS WONDERFULL BOOK. I WENT TWO YEARS AGO TO C GRACELAND THAT BEING MY SECOND TIME. I IMAGINE HIS PRESENCE IN EVERY ROOM. WHEN I GOT HOME I DEVORED ANY BOOK I COULD GET...THIS ONE ESPECILLY INTERREST ME AS MY GRANDSON LOVES COUNTRY AND HAD GONE TO NASHVILLE. I ALSO GOT ELVIS'S MAID FROM AND THIIS BOOK REALLY MADE U FEEL LIKE A PART OF HIS FAMILY. YOU GOT TO KNOW HIS GRANDMOTHER DOGGER AND HIS FATHER VERNON AND THE SERIOUS AND THE PLAYFULL ELVIS..IF U LOVE ELVIS CAN TRUILLY Put YOU IN TOUCH WITH THE MAN AND HIS TALENT. MRS ANN BONETTI

This was a really good book. I had previously purchased the "Johnny Cash Up Close" book. And although this book did not have any reviews when I purchased it, I liked the Johnny Cash Upclose. So I figured I would most likely enjoy this upclose book. I was so right. The main reason I wanted this book was because, I was going to Graceland a week before I ordered this book, and I wanted to read a book that would help me refresh my memory on Elvis's history. And boy did this book do its job. I recommend this book to anyone who is intrested in Elvis. And from only owning two Upclose books so far, I would recommend all Upclose books. This was a GREAT Book!!!

Elvis appeared on the scene when teenagers of that era were wanting a change and Elvis helped us break free. Elvis Presley fans, like myself, enjoy reading anything relevant to his life. There is always something new to learn about Elvis every time I read yet another book and 'UpClose' is no exception and an easy read. Thoroughly enjoyed. Well done WH. Thank you. Joycelyn

Certainly not the best book about Elvis. It's a compilation of things that anyone could have research and written about. I was disappointed in the book.

This book is just a copulation of stories from other serious Elvis biographies. No new information or stories. Don't waste your money.

Very nice read. Fast and easy touched on all the hot spots. Thanx so much. Highly recommend this little book

This was given as a gift...and it was perfect!

Good book to read about Elvis and his life

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