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Marley, Cedella , Hausman, Gerald

The Boy from Nine Miles: The Early Life of Bob Marley

55 pp. | Hampton | April, 2002 | Trade ISBN 1-57174-282-4 $$17.95

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Mariah Fox. The early life of reggae singer Marley is related here, including his family life in Nine Miles, Jamaica, and his sojourn in Kingston after his father promised him schooling. Few of the influences, save poverty, that shaped the singer's work are cited, but a combination of text (coauthored by Marley's daughter) and naive yet attractive color art help show Marley's cultural background. A timeline and discography are included. Glos.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam