Story of the Electric Guitar
No romance or no physical intimacy at all.
Closed door. No anatomical or crude language.
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Electric guitars have made a massive contribution to music over the last century. It's hard to imagine today's music without them! But how were they invented, who were (and are) the greatest guitarists and what makes this amazing instrument so versatile and exciting? Read this book to find out!* Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.
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