Clayton Byrd Goes Underground Lib/E (Audiobook)

from sgrame

There's nothing Clayton likes more than to play the blues with his grandpa, Cool Papa and the guys. When his grandfather dies suddenly, Clayton's mama gets rid of all his belongings in a yard sale- even his guitars that were promised to Clayton. Clayton smashes his mom's angel salt shaker and run...

from NeedMoreShelves

I found this novel to be delightful, with plenty of meaty subjects to engage kids in discussions. A great choice for classroom libraries!

from foggidawn

Clayton Byrd's favorite thing is playing his harmonica, or “blues harp,” with his grandpa, Cool Papa Byrd, and the other blues men. He really wants a solo, but Cool Papa says he's not ready yet. Then, after the unexpected happens, Clayton sets out on his own — but is he ready for this kind of sol...

from ThatOneLibrarian

At a slim 176 pages, "Clayton" makes for a quick but emotional read. Clayton Byrd is a jazz boy in a hip-hop world. He jams on his Blues Harp (harmonica) while Cool Papa Byrd makes Wah-Wah-Nita (guitar) cry. Mama, or Ms. Byrd, doesn't approve but Clayton and his grandfather are inseparable. When ...

from Jessie_Bear

Clayton Byrd grieves the death of Cool Papa Byrd, his grandfather, as his mother tries to take the blues out of his life. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground immediately establishes Cool Papa Byrd's "look sharp, be cool" attitude which Clayton tries to invoke at various points. The grief and anger pres...