For high school students and public libraries, Edmondson (education, Pennsylvania State U.) offers a biography of musician and songwriter Lennon (1940-80), best known for his time with the British band the Beatles. The stages of his life and career are Liverpool lad; the artist; the Beatles; Beatlemania; fame, fortune, and fantasy; John and Yoko; moving on; searching for peace in New York City; and getting into another car. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)