This series of biographies of famous composers and musicians aims to introduce young readers of 10-14 to the world of music. As well as introducing the reader to the story of the life of the composer, the books contain educational themes, such as the form of a symphony, the development of particular instruments and the techniques of composition. The books also cover the role that personal and political beliefs played in the lives of composers. This book deals with the singer songwriter Sting. In 1958, in his home in the North of England, the 7-year-old Gordon Sumner collected every photo ever taken of him and burned them. Even at that early age, he was rebelling against his beginnings, determined to escape, to make something better for himself. And he succeeded. Gordon Sumner became Sting, rock star, actor, solo musician, and campaigner for the Amazon Indians. The father of five children, he is passionately concerned with improving the world they will inherit. His music, and his exploits, reflect this.