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Life is becoming dangerous for the Jews of Krakow in 1936 with incidents of violence and persecution increasing day by day. Twelve-year-old Anna begs her father to leave Poland, but he is reluctant to give up his position as an acclaimed clarinetist in the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra. After barely escaping from an attack by a group of violent thugs, it becomes clear that the family must leave. Anna's father auditions for the famous Bronislaw Huberman,...

"Across alternate universes and varying scenarios, the paths of two musicians, Anna and Liam, consistently intertwine as they forge a connection"--

Join Miguel and his dog, Dante, as they solve a family mystery.

"In a city where people are divided into Permitteds and Nons, music-loving Adam and his younger sister Leila must navigate the dangers of being second-class citizens and decide how to stand up for their rights."--

Xavier Ox is a wonderful musician when he arrives at Alpha Betty's school, so when his home-made drum set falls apart Alpha Betty and his classmates experiment with building him an extra-strong xylophone.

"Miguel loves music, but his family says it is not allowed. Will he ever change their minds?"--Page 4 of cover.

"Learn the sections of the orchestra, the instruments that compose it, and the ways music can fill all of us with wonder"--Flap page 1 of dust jacket.

Stuck in Group A with the kids who can't read, upbeat first grader Lupe Lopez is made fun of by a rival but refuses to let that stop her from becoming a reading rock star.

Eight-year-old Aven Green is despondent when she does not master the piano in one day, but with new inspiration from guitarist Mr. Tom, who is armless like her, along with a special gift from her great-grandma, Aven learns she does not need to be perfect to perform.

Tells the story of a poor boy who goes to see the baby Jesus and has nothing to give but a song on his drum.