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Clayton Byrd feels most alive when he plays the blues with his beloved grandfather. After the grandfatherβs sudden death and his mother's refusal to let him continue playing, Clayton grapples with loss and grief. Unable to stay, he leaves home and drifts onto the road, joining a group of traveling bluesmen. There, he learns that music can heal wounds, and that family can be found in unexpected places.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rita Williams-Garcia
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