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Chapter Book · 2001
Bel Canto
By Ann Patchett
Terrorists take hostages at an embassy, sparking unexpected alliances and passions.
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318 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a tense embassy standoff, opera star Roxane Coss and Japanese CEO Mr. Hosokawa find themselves among hostages. As danger looms, unexpected bonds form, and the power of music becomes a lifeline. Will these connections endure beyond the crisis, or will they unravel under pressure? Discover the transformative power of art amidst chaos.
From the publisher
A novel that is as lyrical and profound as it is unforgettable, Bel Canto engenders in the reader the very passion for art and the language of music that its characters discover. A virtuoso performance by an important writer.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 318
- Audience
- Adult
- Lexile
- 930L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.1
- F&P level
- ~V
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2002
- First published
- May 22, 2001
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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