Publisher: Enslow Publishers

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 08/15/19

Pages: 104 pages

ISBN: 1-9785035-7-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-9785035-7-1

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2018015696

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Franklin, Aretha. Juvenile literature.
Franklin, Aretha.
Soul musicians. United States. Biography.
African American singers. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Singers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Soul musicians.
African American singers.
Singers.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-99) and index.

Word Count: 12,516

Reading Level: 7.7

Interest Level: 7-12

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 7.7 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 550461 / grade: Upper Grades

Guided Reading Level: Z

Aretha Franklin was blessed with one of the greatest voices in all of popular music. She sang from the age of eight, and performed professionally from the age of fourteen. Her talent, which many described simply as God-given, seemed sufficient to ensure her a life of comfort and ease. In spite of earning large sums of money and having millions of adoring fans, Franklin experienced powerful insecurity. Nonetheless, the Queen of Soul persevered and became one of the legendary talents of her generation. With this fact-filled biography, readers will be able to celebrate this extraordinary artist by learning all about her fascinating life and career.