Pratt, Mary K.

Michael Jackson : king of pop / by Mary K. Pratt. - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., c2010. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Lives cut short . - Lives cut short. .

"Essential lives"--P. [4] of cover.

Includes discography (p. 101), bibliographical references (p. 102), and index.

A dazzling performer -- Growing up Jackson -- The rise of the Jackson 5 -- The Jackson 5 era -- Going solo -- Thriller -- A life of fame -- Marriage, family, and controversy -- Dead at 50.

An exploration of the life and career of Michael Jackson that discusses his childhood, family, success, personal relationships, controversy, and untimely death.

ISBN: 9781604537888 1604537884

Source: 1304404 QBI

LCCN: 2009034355

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jackson, Michael, 1958-2009.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rock musicians--United States--Biography.
Rock musicians--Biography.

LC Class. No.: ML420.J175 / P73 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 782.42166/092