Bibliographic Information:
Bedingfield, N. Unwritten. Sony, 2005. ASIN: B0009XFIZA
Book/Music Awards:
2005 Glamour Award UK Solo Artist of the Year
2005 TMF Award Best International New Artist
2005 Capital FM Award Best Single for "These Words"
2005 Capital FM Award Best Newcomer
Plot Summary:
Not applicable
Critical Evaluation:
Natasha shows herself to be an extremely versatile artist. She co-wrote all of her songs, and does the majority of her own back-up vocals. The songs range from heavy hip-hop to soft and catchy ballads, some with an R&B feeling. Her songs are lyric-heavy, rather than repetitive, the words simple but put together poetically. Her sentiments express her feelings of individuality, her zest for life, the importance of kindness and love, and hope for the future.
Reader's Annotation:
Natasha is impossible to tune out as background noise; the listener finds him/herself breathlessly awaiting the next line of lyrics.
About the Author:
Natasha Bedingfield was born in Surrey, England, in 1981. She grew up playing guitar and piano and began writing music for the music group she formed with two of her siblings. She is an ambassador for Global Angels, an international children's charity founded by her mother.
Genre:
pop
Curriculum Ties:
music
Booktalking Ideas:
not applicable
Interest Age:
11+
Challenge Issues:
none
Reason Included:
Several tween girls told me that this was their favorite album.
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