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Play, Louis, Play! : The True Story of a Boy and His Horn by Muriel Harris Weinstein (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101599909944
ISBN-139781599909943
eBay Product ID (ePID)127099470
Product Key Features
Book TitlePlay, Louis, Play! : the True Story of a Boy and His Horn
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography / Music
IllustratorYes, Morrison, Frank
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMuriel Harris Weinstein
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight3 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Louis Armstrong's life comes alive in this story. It's as sweet and powerful as his music. I loved it; I know readers will too. What a treat!" -- Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor author of Pictures of Hollis Woods "I have read dozens of books about Louis Armstrong and know that this one is extra special. Muriel Harris Weinstein has done it again!" -- Michael Cogswell, Director, Louis Armstrong House Museum "This charming book . . . is a thoroughly delightful, well-informed piece of work--as well as an excellent way to introduce a curious child to the inspiring story of the greatest jazz musician of the twentieth century." -- Terry Teachout, author of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong
Grade FromSecond Grade
Grade ToFourth Grade
Dewey Decimal781.65092 B
SynopsisThe childhood of Louis Armstrong was as fascinating as the great musician himself-and this chapter book biography tells it like never before. Play, Louis, Play is written from the point of view of Louis' closest companion throughout his youth-his horn In a jazz-inflected, exuberant voice, this unusual narrator tells it all, starting with the small New Orleans hock shop where little Louis bought his first trumpet for five hard-earned dollars. As Louis goes from a street quartet to the marching band of the Colored Waif 's Home to the big sounds of New Orleans jazz clubs, author Muriel Harris Weinstein creates a moving portrait of the jazz legend. Includes a detailed author's note, glossary of jazz terms, and bibliography., The childhood of Louis Armstrong was as fascinating as the great musician himself-and this chapter book biography tells it like never before. Play, Louis, Play! is written from the point of view of Louis' closest companion throughout his youth-his horn! In a jazz-inflected, exuberant voice, this unusual narrator tells it all, starting with the small New Orleans hock shop where little Louis bought his first trumpet for five hard-earned dollars. As Louis goes from a street quartet to the marching band of the Colored Waif 's Home to the big sounds of New Orleans jazz clubs, author Muriel Harris Weinstein creates a moving portrait of the jazz legend. Includes a detailed author's note, glossary of jazz terms, and bibliography., * Named to the Texas Bluebonnet Master List* Louis Armstrong's horn has a voice of its own in this creative, energetic biography
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