Real-life Stories: Jeremy Clarkson

Author: Hettie Bingham
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Category: Drama, Television & Film, People & Places, Transportation Books for Children, Children's Geography Books
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

Each title in the Real-life Stories series looks at a celebrity who is at the top of their game and the height of their career. We take a look at how they got to where they are today, what their daily life is like and where they are going next. Jeremy Clarkson is the original petrolhead! With a love of supercars and motoring, Clarkson made his name with the popular TV programme, Top Gear. Driving the latest, fastest cars, taking on incredible challenges, and travelling all over the world is all in a day's work. Known to be funny, honest and outspoken, Clarkson leaves people in no doubt as to what he thinks. Find out about the man behind the wheel; what inspires Jeremy Clarkson, where he went to school, how he has climbed from local journalist to famous personality, his height and even what he has for breakfast. Readers get a great close up view of Jeremy Clarkson and his career; with interesting facts, fun trivia, and quotes. Have a go at the Clarkson quiz, find out about his celebrity mates, and what he likes to do - apart from driving cars!

Table Of Contents

1: Jeremy Clarkson

2: Jeremy Growing Up...and Up

3: Jeremy in First Gear

4: Jeremy in Top Gear

5: Outspoken Clarkson

6: Family, Feuds & Famous Friends

7: Cars, Cars, Cars

8: Jeremy's Interests

9: Jeremy's Epic Car Journeys

10: Grumpy Old Man

11: Fashion Faux Pas

12: Jeremy on the Box

13: Quiz: Are You Best Mates with Jeremy

About Hettie Bingham

Hettie loves to write about interesting people. She also writes stories and songs for children of all ages. She has raised three strapping lads and lives in Teddington, England with her husband and youngest son. She enjoys eating cheesecake and likes to dance while she cooks - usually to something jazzy.