Muddy

Written by Michael Mahin · Illustrated by Evan Turk

A defiant musician's journey from Mississippi fields to Chicago fame reshapes music history.

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48 pages· 1,451 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· 620L

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Bookroo's summary

Muddy Waters defies expectations, leaving Mississippi's fields for Chicago's vibrant music scene. Despite doubts from family and producers, his relentless spirit and unique blues sound transform the music world. Will his determination and talent overcome the odds and change the course of music history? Discover the inspiring journey of a man who refused to be silenced, paving the way for rock and roll.

From the publisher

A picture book celebration of the indomitable Muddy Waters, a blues musician whose fierce and electric sound laid the groundwork for what would become rock and roll.

Muddy Waters was never good at doing what he was told. When Grandma Della said the blues wouldn’t put food on the table, Muddy didn’t listen. And when record producers told him no one wanted to listen to a country boy playing country blues, Muddy ignored them as well. This tenacious streak carried Muddy from the hardscrabble fields of Mississippi to the smoky juke joints of Chicago and finally to a recording studio where a landmark record was made.

Soon the world fell in love with the tough spirit of Muddy Waters. In blues-infused prose and soulful illustrations, Michael Mahin and award-winning artist Evan Turk tell Muddy’s fascinating and inspiring story of struggle, determination, and hope.