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The Harmonica
Contributor(s): Johnston, Tony (Author), Mazellan, Ron (Illustrator)

ISBN: 1570914893 ISBN-13: 9781570914898
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2008
Annotation: A father's gift of a harmonica brings a young boy comfort and ensures his survival. Inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Holocaust
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2001004434

Age Level: 7-10

Grade Level: 2-5

Lexile Measure: 620 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Guided Reading: S (Grade 4)

Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.52" W x 10.7" L (0.40 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Topical - Holocaust
- Ethnic Orientation - Jewish
- Chronological Period - 1940's
- Sex & Gender - Masculine

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 76225
Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher 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.

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