"Freddie Mercury" by Sandra Woodcock offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of rock music's most iconic figures. The book chronicles Freddie's journey from his roots in Zanzibar to becoming the flamboyant lead singer of Queen. It explores his artistry, dynamic performances, and the personal struggles he faced, including his battle with identity and love. Woodcock highlights Mercury's unique talent, relationships with bandmates, and his lasting impact on music and culture. This biography celebrates his legacy and examines the complex man behind the legendary persona, providing insights that resonate with fans and newcomers alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Livewire, Livewire Real Lives .

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2000 by Hodder Education .

Andy Croft is an expert in his field and has written 30 books about sport for Hodder's Livewire/Real Lives series. He teaches poetry and creative writing classes.