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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Becoming Bach
Written by Tom Leonard
A boy sees music in patterns, becoming a legendary composer.
3.9 Goodreads · 365 ratings
40 pages· ~620L
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Bookroo's summary
Johann Sebastian, born into a family of musicians, sees the world in musical patterns. As he grows, these patterns transform into melodies, propelling him to become one of history's greatest composers. Discover how his unique vision and passion for music shaped his extraordinary journey.
From the publisher
For Johann Sebastian there was always music. His family had been musicians, or bachs as they were called in Germany, for 200 years. He always wanted to be a bach. As he grew, he saw patterns in everything. Patterns he would turn into melodies and song, eventually growing into one of the most important and celebrated musical composers of all time. This is the story of Johann Sebastian Bach.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~620L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- February 28, 2017
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781626722866
- LCCN
- 2016025023
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