With a number-one hit, instantly sold-out arena tours and a BRIT award already to their name, One Direction are now the undisputed kings of British pop. And their popularity is spreading around the globe - becoming the first British band to have their album chart at number one stateside, America has truly taken these boys to its heart thanks to their high-profile appearances on the biggest television shows in the United States. What a meteoric journey to the top it has been - but where did these talented and good-looking boys come from? In the first full-length biography of the band, the childhood stories of Harry, Liam, Louis, Zayn and Niall are uncovered. The school plays, talent shows and karaoke nights, the sweet romances and bitter heartaches, as well as some of life's toughest trials, such as Liam's serious childhood illness and the pain of family break-ups. We follow the rollercoaster X Factor journey that saw them sent home as solo artists, then quickly recalled and formed into a band - only to face the heartbreak of finishing third, agonizingly short of the winning post they had worked so hard for. In the wake of the show they were signed by Simon Cowell, who has propelled them to instant, gargantuan commercial success. This book will uncover how they reached the top of the pile at such a breathless pace. Offering the full, true story of the band for the first time, 1D: The One Direction Story gives the lowdown on what you need to know about the world's hottest pop band - it's the must-have book for any true fan.
