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Tupac Shakur (Edge Books, Rock Music Library)
A short nonfiction book for young readers by Nathan Olson, published in the Edge Books Rock Music Library series by Capstone Press.
- Author
- Nathan Olson
- Publisher
- Capstone Press (Edge Books), Mankato, Minnesota
- Published
- July 2004 or 2005, depending on the catalog
- Length
- 32 pages, with glossary, further reading and index
- ISBN
- 0-7368-2703-X
- Language
- English; no German edition known
This slim book is aimed at young readers. It appeared in the “Rock Music Library” series from Edge Books, an imprint of US educational publisher Capstone Press, which produces nonfiction for schools and libraries. Library catalogs classify it as juvenile literature: short chapters, lots of pictures, a glossary. The author is Nathan Olson.
About the book
What it covers
According to its table of contents the book has four chapters: “Las Vegas Tragedy” on the fatal shooting in 1996, “Shining Serpent”a nod to the often-cited meaning of his name, “Rapper and Movie Star” on his music and film career, and “Tupac’s Poetry” on his poems. Given the format, everything is brief and simplified.
Assessment
A children’s and young adult nonfiction title for school libraries, not a book for fans who already know the story. Parents or teachers looking for a first introduction for younger readers may find it useful.
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