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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin
By Chieri Uegaki, Qin Leng (Illustrator)
A beginner violinist faces doubt at a talent show. Can practice and inspiration from her grandfather lead to success?
4.2/5 Goodreads · 794 ratings
32 pages· 986 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 986
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD930L
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The fine print
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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