Song in a Rainstorm: The Story of Musical Prodigy Thomas Blind Tom Wiggins
A celebration of a remarkable, overlooked musical great.
Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time. From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his performances in the concert halls of Europe, Glenda Armand shares the beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of a long-overlooked musical great, the love that supported him, and the struggle for freedom.
Target age group 8-12
Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time. From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his performances in the concert halls of Europe, Glenda Armand shares the beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of a long-overlooked musical great, the love that supported him, and the struggle for freedom.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeDisabilities & Special Needs
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Awards
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AuthorArmand, Glenda
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Lexile Level770
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Deweyb
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PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
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Publication Date1/1/2021
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Pages40
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Dimensions0.5 H × 10.2 L × 8.1 W
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Case Qty30
