The Harmonica bookcover

The Harmonica

Tony Johnston 

(Author)

Ron Mazellan 

(Illustrator)
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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.

Product Details

PublisherCharlesbridge
Publish DateJuly 01, 2008
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781570914898
Dimensions11.0 X 8.5 X 0.1 inches | 0.4 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Tony Johnston is the author of over 100 books for children, including THE CAT WITH SEVEN NAMES and THE BARN OWLS. She lives in California.

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