Oscar Peterson
The Man and His Jazz
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Pub Date Sep 11 2012 | Archive Date Sep 1 2012
Description
This book is the story of a black kid from a Montreal ghetto who reached accliam in the great music halls of the world.
Advance Praise
Praise for Jack Batten's The War to End All Wars:
“…Batten’s clean, intelligent prose makes this highly readable and comprehensible….” – The Toronto Star
“This superb book – with its high production values and a multitude of archival photographs, it’s as handsome as it is informative – belongs in every school library and on every family bookshelf. [Jack Batten] makes history vivid, almost palpable, for readers of any age…. The quality that makes this book the outstanding achievement that it is, though, it Batten’s detail-rich delineation of the particular, the depth of his reach into a character…” – The Globe and Mail
“…it is a fine introduction, especially for a young reader.” – VOYA
“… Batten writes clearly, and he provides both objective coverage and analysis....” – School Library Journal
“…clear, straightforward style … highly recommended.” – Resource Links
“… a well-crafted summary of the traditional historiography…. Recommended.” – CM Magazine
“… Batten has produced a highly readable and informative book…. Batten has done an excellent job of writing clear and simple prose, so students in Grades 7 to 10 will find it accessible….” – Canadian Children’s Book News
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781770492691 |
| PRICE | CA$21.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 192 |