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The Magic Violin
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 40 Ratings and 13 Reviews

Book Description
Eight-year old Melina wants to become a good violinist. When she loses confidence, her Rumanian teacher Andrea decides it's time for a magic dose of self esteem. A mysterious old woman in rags gives Melina some curious advice; a violinist Russian hamster, who happens to live under the old woman's hat, offers her a virtuoso performance; a shooting star fills her with hope on Christmas Eve. Is Melin... More
Book Information
PublisherGuardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages28
ISBN-101933090499
ISBN-13978-1933090498
Publication Date10/12/2007
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About Mayra Calvani (Author) : Welcome to my JacketFlap Page! I am a multi-genre author, book reviewer, and animal advocate. In the children's category, my works include THE MAGIC VIOLIN and CRASH, both picture books published by... more
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1/27/2009 Kim McDougall tagged as: I recommend, I read

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12/3/2008 J.Aday Kennedy tagged as: I recommend

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8/30/2008 Susan Berger said: Beautiful well told story. The illustrations are lovely and evocative
tags: I recommend

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8/3/2008 K. C. Snider tagged as: I illustrated

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7/29/2008 Lynda S Burch said: A little girl learns the mysterious power of self esteem in this children’s story which combines violin music, magic, Christmas, and the charm of Europe.5652
tags: I recommend, , teacher, girl, violin

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