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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1973 · Est. 31 min read
Ray Charles
Written by Sharon Bell Mathis · Illustrated by George Ford
Discover how a blind boy became a music legend.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 58 ratings
40 pages· 3,683 words· Est. 31 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Follow the inspiring journey of Ray Charles, a boy who lost his sight but found his soul in music. From learning Braille to becoming a global jazz and blues icon, his story is one of resilience and passion. How did he transform personal challenges into a legacy that captivated the world? This biography unveils the life of a man whose melodies continue to resonate, updated with new insights into his enduring influence.
From the publisher
Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA) Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner - American Library Association (ALA)A beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography of world-famous musician Ray Charles.As a young boy he fell in love with music, and as a man, the world fell in love with his music. Ray Charles and his soulful, passionate rhythm and melodies have been embraced around the globe for decades. Now, in this beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography, readers can follow Charles from his boyhood, when he lost his sight completely and learned to read and write music in Braille, until the age of 40, when he had become a world-renowned jazz and blues musician. In a new introduction, the author updates Charles’ life to the present day.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 3,683
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 680L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~P
- Scholastic level
- N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 66532
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2001
- First published
- May 10, 1973
- Publisher
- Lee Low Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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