Who Was Johnny Cash?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Johnny Cash?

By Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover the journey of Johnny Cash from humble beginnings to music legend.

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112 pages· 8,233 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Explore Johnny Cash's transformation from a boy on an Arkansas cotton farm to the iconic 'Man in Black.' Follow his groundbreaking career in rockabilly and country music, earning him a place in multiple Halls of Fame. What drove this legendary musician to defy norms and create a lasting legacy? Uncover the story behind his deep voice and signature style that captivated the world.

From the publisher

Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious Man in Black that we remember him as today? Find out in this biography that takes us from Cash’s childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of American songwriting. Due to his wide range of musical talent and an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young readers learn about every step in Johnny Cash’s groundbreaking muscial career. As one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style that featured a chugging, train-like beat.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,233
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
960L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about biographies of musiciansBooks about social justice
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.3
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
June 7, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399544163

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