Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin

Written by Chieri Uegaki · Illustrated by Qin Leng

A beginner violinist faces doubt at a talent show. Can practice and inspiration from her grandfather lead to success?

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32 pages· 986 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD930L
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Bookroo's summary

Hana, a novice violinist, bravely enters her school's talent show despite her brothers' doubts. Inspired by her grandfather's musical legacy, she practices tirelessly. As she steps on stage, uncertainty looms. Will her dedication and Ojiichan's encouragement help her reveal the beauty of music in unexpected ways? Hana's journey explores courage, perseverance, and the power of family bonds, offering a heartwarming tale of finding one's unique path to success.

From the publisher

Hana has signed up to play the violin at the talent show, even though sheÍs only had three lessons. Her brothers predict disaster. But Hana practices and practices, inspired by her grandfather, or Ojiichan, who played the violin every day when she visited him in Japan. As Hana takes the stage, doubt is all she can hear, until she recalls her grandfatherÍs words of encouragement, and shows the audience how beautiful music can take many forms.

Awards

Ezra Jack Keats Award (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
986
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~V
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
167611
Publication
Published
August 1, 2014
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781894786331

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