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Written by a high-school acquaintance of Kurt Cobain, this biography in the new American Rebels series is an unusually intimate account of the rock legend. A resident of Cobain's hometown, Burlingame supports his well-researched portrait with personal interviews with Cobain's family, friends, and other local acquaintances. His descriptions of Cobain's darker struggles, such as drug use, are frank, and he occasionally interrupts the text with a few didactic cautions about drug use. He also delves into controversial theories about Cobain's death, including a key investigator's belief that Cobain was murdered. Thorough endnotes, a well-rounded bibliography, and a discography conclude this detailed title, which stands out from many series biographies because of its insider's appreciation for the musician and his legacy. Gillian Engberg

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. . . an unusually intimate account of the rock legend . . . well-researched . . . stands out from many series biographies because of its insider s appreciation for the musician and his legacy. --Booklist, January 1 & 15, 2007

... well-researched portrait . . . High and middle school students will enjoy this title. This book will be very useful for music reports and/or casual reading. --Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee, January 2007

Although the authors spend considerable time on the subjects' early lives and career highlights, a concluding chapter in each book helps explain their lasting appeal and fame. The pull-quotes are well chosen . . . --The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2007