The Story of Ella Fitzgerald
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

The Story of Ella Fitzgerald

By Kathy Trusty

Part of the The Story of series

A young girl discovers her voice and transforms jazz forever.

64 pages
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Ella Fitzgerald dreamed of dancing, but her voice changed jazz history. From playful beginnings in New York to becoming an award-winning singer, Ella's journey is one of talent and persistence. How did a young girl rise to musical fame and leave a lasting legacy? Explore her inspiring story and discover how her voice still resonates today.

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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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Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about musicBooks about girls and womenBooks about musiciansBooks about jazz
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.6
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
December 28, 2021
Publisher
Callisto Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781648762970

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