Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014 · Est. 47 min read-aloud

Hello, I'm Johnny Cash

By Greg Neri, A.G. Ford (Illustrator)

Discover the journey from poverty to stardom of a boy with an extraordinary voice.

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40 pages· 6,019 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud
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Journey through the early life of Johnny Cash, a boy from poverty-stricken roots with a voice that would captivate the world. As he navigates a harsh childhood filled with music, Johnny faces incredible challenges. Will his extraordinary talent be enough to overcome the odds and lead him to stardom? Experience the dramatic southern landscapes and the stirring rise of a music legend, captured in vivid free verse and evocative illustrations. This is the story of a boy who stayed true to his gift and found his calling on the world stage.

From the publisher

There’s never been anyone like music legend Johnny Cash. His deep voice is instantly recognizable, and his heartfelt songs resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. G. Neri captures Johnny’s story in beautiful free verse, portraying an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent who grew up in extreme poverty, faced incredible challenges, and ultimately found his calling by always being true to the gift of his voice. A. G. Ford’s luscious paintings of the dramatic southern landscape of Johnny Cash’s childhood illuminate this portrait of a legend, taking us from his humble beginnings to his enormous success on the world stage.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
6,019
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1020L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about historyBooks about 20th centuryBooks about AmericaBooks about rock musicians
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~Y
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
168782
Publication
Published
September 18, 2014
First published
September 23, 2014
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763662455

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