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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Silent Music
Written & illustrated by James Rumford
In war-torn Baghdad, a boy finds solace in calligraphy, transforming chaos into silent music.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 599 ratings
32 pages· 457 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of Baghdad, young Ali finds refuge from the chaos of war through the art of calligraphy. As bombs fall, he immerses himself in the graceful dance of ink on paper, creating a silent symphony that drowns out the noise of conflict. Ali's journey is a testament to the power of art to transcend turmoil, offering a unique perspective on resilience and hope. Will his passion for calligraphy help him navigate the challenges of a world at war, and can beauty truly emerge from destruction?
From the publisher
WHEN BOMBS BEGIN TO FALL, Ali drowns out the sould of war with a pen. Like other children living in Baghdad, Ali loves soccer, music and dancing, but most of all, he loves the ancient art of calligraphy. When bombs begin to fall on his city, Ali turns to his pen, writing sweeping and gliding words to the silent music that drowns out the war all around him. Gorgeously illustrated with collage, pencil and charcoal drawings and, of course, exquisite calligraphy, this timely and yet universal story celebrates art and history but also offers young children a way to understand all they see and hear on the news. Silent Music is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children’s Book of the Year.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 457
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD830L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 120559
Publication
- Published
- March 18, 2008
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781596432765
- LCCN
- 2007023600
- OCLC
- 155754593
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