From his childhood in Liverpool's Penny Lane and his schooldays at Dovedale Primary, this text describes the love of music and the success of the Beatles that catapulted John Lennon into superstardom. Describing his home life, the relationships with his family, friends and fellow band members, the book charts John's life, his beliefs and struggles for peace and love. The text contains quotation panels, including letters and diary extracts. It can be used as a reference for Key Stage 1 History, where pupils learn about past events from the history of Britain and the wider world, together with the lives of significant individuals from the recent and more distant past.