
The Harmonica
Tony Johnston(Author)
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Published on 1. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-57091-489-8 (ISBN)
Description
This powerful story, inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor, is a testament to the human spirit and the transcendent power of music.
When the Nazis invaded Poland, a family is split apart. The parents are sent to one concentration camp, their son to another. Only his father's gift, a harmonica, keeps the boy's hopes alive and, miraculously, ensures his survival. When an officer discovers his talent, he makes the boy play each night. Through music the boy invokes his parents and brings comfort to the other prisoners, lifting their spirits if only for a moment at time.
Ron Mazellan's luminous artwork depicts the bleakness of the time, while letting the beauty that hope can bring through the darkness shine.
When the Nazis invaded Poland, a family is split apart. The parents are sent to one concentration camp, their son to another. Only his father's gift, a harmonica, keeps the boy's hopes alive and, miraculously, ensures his survival. When an officer discovers his talent, he makes the boy play each night. Through music the boy invokes his parents and brings comfort to the other prisoners, lifting their spirits if only for a moment at time.
Ron Mazellan's luminous artwork depicts the bleakness of the time, while letting the beauty that hope can bring through the darkness shine.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57091-489-8 (9781570914898)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Tony Johnston (Author); Ron Mazellan (Illustrator)