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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
King of Ragtime
Written & illustrated by Stephen Costanza
Discover how a quiet boy became the King of Ragtime.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 266 ratings
56 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Scott Joplin, a quiet boy with a magical touch on the piano. Born to a father who had been enslaved, Scott's unique ragtime compositions transformed him into the King of Ragtime, paving the way for jazz. This vibrant picture book captures his journey, inviting readers to feel the rhythm and wonder how one man's music could change the world. Will Scott's melodies continue to inspire future generations?
From the publisher
A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz. There was something special about Scott Joplin… This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud. Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, became a king–the King of Ragtime. This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 56
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD930L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.1
- F&P level
- ~V
Publication
- Published
- September 14, 2021
- First published
- August 24, 2021
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781534410367
- LCCN
- 2018015146
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