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For much of American Idol's eighth season,Adam Lambert was the star of the show. The 26-year-old contestant from San Diego, Californio, wowed judges and stunned audiences with his bold,brash, and highly thetritical performances. Who could forget his legendary performance of?Tracks of My Tears" that earned a standing ovation from Motown legend Smokey Robinson,or the rendition of "Mad World" that even broughtSimon Cowell to his feet?While Adam didn't win the American Idol title in 2009,he did win legions of fans, as :lambertmania? spread through-out the United States. In this entry in the Dream Big: American Idol Superstars book series, you can find out how Adam's background in musical theater helped him prepare for his time on national television. You can also relive his greatest moments from throughout the year, and find out what's next for this breakout star from the most recent American Idol competition.Children's LiteratureDream big: American idol superstars. The contents cover the American Idol Timeline as a prelude to the colorful and jam packed colors and pictures, including the cover. The book starts with the homecoming parade in San Diego after making it into the American Idol final three in 2009. From the beginning of his Idol journey, Adam charmed TV audiences and impressed them with his vocal talent. For many, he was already a star. The book has a fantastic layout with sidebars and inserts in glorious colors and various sizes and shapes. The first chapter, "A Star's Homecoming," is followed by "Born to Perform," "TV's Top Talent Showcase," "Glambert"—Adam's journey through American Idol, "The Uncrowned American Idol"—Lambert's uncrowned king of the eighth season. There is a "Lambert Chronology" page with other general Idol pages to follow: "Accomplishments and Awards," "Chronology," "Glossary," "Further Reading and Internet Resources," "Index," "Picture Credits," and "About the Author." The back cover of the book is in vivid colors with the same strip "Dream Big: American Idol Superstars and Adam Lambert"—a tribute to this new star. Reviewer: Naomi Butler
American Idol Timeline 6Chapter 1 A Star's Homecoming 9Chapter 2 Born to Perform 17Chapter 3 TV's Top Talent Showcase 23Chapter 4 Glambert 33Chapter 5 The Uncrowned American Idol 47Chronology 58Accomplishments & Awards 59Glossary 60Further Readind & Internet Resources 61Index 62Picture Credits 64About the Author 64
