The Story of Ella Fitzgerald
The Story of Ella Fitzgerald

The Story of Ella Fitzgerald

Written by Kathy Trusty
Part of the The Story of Book Series
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6 - 9
Reading age
64
Page count
720L
Lexile measure
Dec 28, 2021
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Discover the life of Ella Fitzgerald–a story about finding your voice, for kids ages 6 to 9 Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was soon hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history. This Ella Fitzgerald children’s book includes: Core curriculum–Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ella’s life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Her lasting change–This Ella Fitzgerald biography explains her impact and how she changed the world for future generations. Short chapters–Brief chapters divide Ella’s story into smaller sections that inspire new readers to keep reading. How will Ella’s persistence and incredible talent inspire the child in your life?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781648762970
    Publication Date
    December 28, 2021
    Publisher
    Rockridge Press
    Page Count
    64
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lexile® Level
    720L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.6

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