A Horn for Louis
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005 · Est. 1 hour read

A Horn for Louis

Written by Eric A. Kimmel

A boy's dream of a real trumpet could change his life forever.

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96 pages· 7,870 words· Est. 1 hour read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

In the vibrant streets of New Orleans, young Louis Armstrong dreams of a real trumpet. As he rides a junk wagon to help his mother, a gleaming brass trumpet in a pawn shop window captures his heart. Will this chance encounter lead to a new path? Discover a tale of hope, persistence, and the power of dreams in 'A Horn for Louis.'

From the publisher

Seven-year-old Louis Armstrong was too poor to buy a real horn. He didn’t even go to school. To help his mother pay the rent, Louis had a job. Every day he rode a junk wagon through the streets of New Orleans, playing his tin horn and collecting stuff people didn’t want. Then one day the junk wagon passed a pawn shop with a gleaming brass trumpet in the window. . . . A Horn for Louis is perfect for Black History Month. With messages about hard work, persistence, hope, tolerance, cooperation, trust, and friendship, it’s perfect for the rest of the year, too! From the Hardcover edition.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
96
Words
7,870
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
104294
Publication
Published
January 12, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375932526
LCCN
2005004151
OCLC
699475055

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