The Boy from Nine Miles: The Early Life of Bob Marley (Young Spirit Books)

I purchased as a gift, for a 8 yr old. Easy read…

What a nice present for an 8 year old boy who wanted books for his present!!!

GREAT BOOK WITH GREAT ART AND UNKNOWN INFO ON THE YOUNG LIFE OF BOB MARLEY. VERY TOUCHING AND MYSTICAL

Bought this as a Christmas present for my grandson, who loves Bob Marley. It was a very nice story and my grandson enjoyed reading about Bob when he was a child.

GREAT

My son is doing a bio bash at school and chose Bob Marley. He's only in the fifth grade so we didn't want him reading too much about him.I myself didn't read the book - but he enjoyed it and is looking forward to doing a presentation and report on it.

This book continues to amaze me -- no matter how many times I read it. I also have shared the novel with many friends and family as gifts. The story of Bob Marley's childhood is revealed truthfully and vividly through beautiful illustrations by Mariah Fox and a wonderful collaboration by daughter Cedella Marley and seasoned author Gerald Hausman.The message of this book rings as clear and soulful as Bob Marley's own songs. Adults and children alike can share in this experience and journey of a child - it's a fantastic learning tool especially for kids and the subject matter is sure to keep them interested. Highly Recommended.

I have seen this book reviewed in various media. The Ruminator, for example, calls it "...an intriguing biography...successfully captures a child's point of view...Rich rhythmic language, rife with biblical imagery, conjures the young Nesta's idyllic farm life with his beloved Mumma and grandfather...bordered ink and colored pencil illustrations help readers imagine both rural urban life on this small island in the 1950s." This last is not surprising since the illustrator, Mariah Fox, lived in Jamaica for thirteen summers and is the mother of three Jamaican children. Her work in the book complements Cedella Marley's soft, well-intentioned prose.

Cedella Marley does a great job. I wish there were more.