A beautifully illustrated biography focusing on the childhood and early career of this pioneer of soul music. On the accompanying audio, available via the Moonlight Audio App and on Audio CD, the narration of the text is interwoven with recordings of the artist’s music, creating an evocative experience that immerses young readers in the artist’s life and music.Follow Ray Charles's rise from humble beginnings, overcoming hardship, loss, and blindness to become the undisputed king of rhythm 'n' blues. Each spread relates a different stage of his life, and key moments are captured by evocative photos from the time and Rémi Courgeon's beautiful illustrations. On the accompanying audio CD, and via the Moonlight Audio App, the narrative of the book is interwoven with 15 of the singer's most emblematic recordings. Fun exercises help to develop the reader's knowledge and understanding of the music.With free access to our Moonlight Audio App, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
