Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
8.2
Points
5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
25150
Points per Word
0.000199
Page Count
160
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Modern Music Masters
Description
This illustrated biography of the pianist and rhythm and blues singer whose recordings left a large impact on contemporary music includes information on his childhood, family life, blindness, and music career.