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Just a Lucky So and So
Just a Lucky So and So
Reviewed by: Paula Johnson - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 5, 2017
Review
Just a Lucky So and So, tells the story of a young Louis Armstrong. The book will be an appreciated addition to school and classroom libraries, especially if combined with an introduction to jazz. Louis had a hard and poverty filled youth which eventually led to him being sent to a Boys' correctional facility. As it turns out that period of his life led to his formal introduction to music and his introduction to band music.There are many jazz musicians mentioned in the text which may be confusing to young readers without some background information on jazz included. The optimism that Louis displayed throughout his life should be an inspiration to all who face various struggles. The back pages include a thorough author's note and resource list.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Illustrator: Ransome, James
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Holiday House
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre: biography / autobiography
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780823434282
Price: 16.95