Tony Blair: Major World Leaders

Hinman, Bonnie. Tony Blair: Major World Leaders. Introduction by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Chelsea House Publishers, 2003. ISBN: 0-7910-7185-5.

This biography, although written for young readers, will not appeal to tweens or teens with a short attention span. However, young tweens who enjoy biographies, history, and politics on their own, may be able to keep interest in this 111 page book that includes color photographs, a chronology, suggested reading, and index.

Parts of Prime Minister Blair's life that would be of interest to a tween (his rebellious teen years and his time as a rock band promoter) are woven into the long lists of political positions he held before rising to the rank of Prime Minister. Interesting information about the political workings, professional and family drama, and world events that surrounded his time in power are also discussed.

The introduction, although very deep and interesting, may be over the heads of most tween readers.