Little People, Big Dreams - Trailblazing Men - 5 Books Set

Little People, Big Dreams - Trailblazing Men - 5 Books Set brings together five biographies from the Little People, Big Dreams series, each introducing a well-known figure through a true story of their life. The set spans sport, music, science, film and activism, following early experiences that helped shape later achievements.

Included are stories of Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Stephen Hawking, Bruce Lee and Mahatma Gandhi. From Ali’s first steps into boxing after his bicycle was stolen, to Bowie finding inspiration in Britain’s pop and mod scenes, each book focuses on formative moments. Hawking’s story traces his childhood curiosity about the stars through to his education at Oxford University and his discovery connected to black holes: Hawking radiation. Bruce Lee’s account covers his birth in San Francisco, upbringing in Hong Kong and move to America, while Gandhi’s story explores his teenage rebellion and the beliefs he developed as a young man.

Included titles

• Muhammad Ali
• David Bowie
• Stephen Hawking
• Bruce Lee
• Mahatma Gandhi

Key details

• Five-book set from the Little People, Big Dreams series
• Collection focused on trailblazing men
• Includes biographies of Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Stephen Hawking, Bruce Lee and Mahatma Gandhi
• Stephen Hawking title described as new in the series

Synopses

Muhammad Ali

After his bicycle was stolen, Muhammad Ali wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman advised him to learn boxing first. He trained hard in the gym, developing a strong jab and a strong work ethic.

David Bowie

As a child, David Bowie was full of songs and ideas and was inspired by Britain’s pop and mod scenes to learn the saxophone. After playing in bands in London, he moved into a solo career, with songwriting talent and musical skill that made him one of rock and roll’s greatest artists.

Stephen Hawking

This true story follows Stephen Hawking, the physicist and author, from a childhood spent looking up at the stars and wondering what was out there. After studying at Oxford University, he made a groundbreaking discovery related to black holes: Hawking radiation.

Bruce Lee

Born in San Francisco and raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee became a child star of Hong Kong cinema. After getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America, where starring roles were difficult to find for Asian-American actors.

Mahatma Gandhi

As a teenager in India, Gandhi lived rebelliously and went against his parents’ values. As a young man, he began forming beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood, and he started to dream of unity for all peoples and religions.