Something Wild

Written & illustrated by Molly Ruttan

A young violinist must perform in front of a large audience.

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32 pages· 217 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Hannah loves playing her violin, but stage fright grips her before the recital. Her imagination runs wild, conjuring dolphins and giant rabbits to whisk her away. As her mind spins with fantastical escapes, the real surprise of the day is something she never expected. Will Hannah find the courage to face the music, or will her dreams take her on an unexpected journey? Join her on recital day to discover what truly amazing event unfolds, capturing the hearts of both children and adults alike.

“The denouement is a lovely testament to the best magic of which we are capable… combines sweetness, imagination, and gentle humor. Though this tale will appeal to all readers, it will especially resonate with introverts. Brava!” — Kirkus Reviews, starred reviews

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From the publisher

Performance jitters lead to some imaginative what ifs before a little girl finds her confidence. Hannah loves to play her violin–as long as no one is watching. On the day of the recital, she’s wishing something wild would happen so she won’t have to go. Perhaps a dolphin will jump out of the fountain and carry her away, or a giant rabbit will abscond with her violin. Hannah’s big imagination dreams up all kinds of entertaining scenarios that could change the course of her day, but what actually happens is the most amazing of all! Children and grown-ups alike will relate to Hannah’s stage fright and get a laugh out of all her wishful thinking. Most importantly, they will be right there beside her on recital day when something wild–and beautiful–happens.

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