Description
"There's never been anyone like music legend Johnny Cash. His deep voice is instantly recognizable, and his heartfelt songs resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. G. Neri captures Johnny's story in beautiful free verse, portraying an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent who grew up in extreme poverty, faced incredible challenges, and ultimately found his calling by always being true to the gift of his voice. A. G. Ford's luscious paintings of the dramatic southern landscape of Johnny Cash's childhood illuminate this portrait of a legend, taking us from his humble beginnings to his enormous success on the world stage."--
Awards
Cardinal Cup (Winner — Younger Readers — 2015)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2017)
Florida Book Award (Silver Medal — Children's Literature — 2014)
Magnolia Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2016)
CCBC Choices (2015)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2015)
Notable Children's Book (2015)
Media reviews
In free-verse poetry and images that recall the emotional directness of WPA murals and photography, Neri (Ghetto Cowboy) and Ford (Under the Same Sun) follow Cash from the grinding poverty and tragedy of his early years to the invention of his signature “boom-chicka-boom sound” and his
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