Description
Canadian guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson is known mainly for his central role in the musical group the Band. But how did he become one of Rolling Stone's top 100 guitarists of all time? Written by his son, Sebastian, this is the story of a rock-and-roll legend's journey through music, beginning when he was taught to play guitar at nine years old on a Native American reservation. Rock and Roll Highway is the story of a young person's passion, drive, and determination to follow his dream.
Product Details
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
| Publish Date | October 21, 2014 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780805094732 |
| Dimensions | 293.1 X 8.8 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Adam Gustavson is the illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the Sydney Taylor Honor winner, The Yankee at the Seder; Rock 'n' Roll Highway, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year and a CBC Children's Choices Award winner; and Amelia Bloomer Award winner, Rough, Tough Charley. Adam holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts and teaches at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and children.
www.adamgustavson.com.
Reviews
“A thorough chronicling of a musical trailblazer.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This attractive picture book biography profiles artist Robbie Robertson . . . a well-illustrated and nicely told story.” —School Library Journal
“Kids who like dancing around to their parents' (or grandparents') LPs may get a kick - and learn something too - from this insightful picture-book bio of rocker Robbie Robertson, penned by his son.” —Booklist
“Gustavson's naturalistic oil paintings combine off-the-cuff moments with more iconic compositions that might have been pulled from dusty album covers.” —Publishers Weekly
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