Lord of the Mountain
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Lord of the Mountain

Written by Ronald Kidd

A boy seeks a song to heal his family amidst 1920s country music's rise.

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296 pages· 58,968 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 610L
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Bookroo's summary

In the late 1920s, young Nate is caught between his preacher father's disdain for music and his own quest for a song that holds his family's secret. As he mingles with legendary musicians in Bristol, Nate embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Will he find the melody that can mend his family's rift, or will his father's opposition silence his dreams? Set against the backdrop of country music's explosive birth, Nate's story mirrors a region's search for its own voice.

From the publisher

Nate’s family has a secret, and it’s wrapped up in a song. The problem is, his preacher father hates music, and when he catches Nate hanging around downtown Bristol with musicians like Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family, he comes down hard on him. So Nate sets out in search of himself and the song he thinks will heal his family. Set during the “big bang” of country music in the late 1920s, Nate’s journey of self-discovery parallels that of a region finding its voice for the first time.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
296
Words
58,968
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
505535
Publication
Published
September 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807547519

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