The Django
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2010 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

The Django

Written and illustrated by Levi Pinfold

A boy's banjo dreams clash with a mischievous spirit's chaos.

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40 pages· 1,545 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Young Jean dreams of mastering the banjo, but his imaginary friend, the mischievous Django, keeps causing trouble. When Jean sends Django away, he fears losing his creative spark. Can Jean find harmony without his chaotic muse, or is the Django's influence closer than he thinks? Inspired by jazz legend Django Reinhardt, this tale explores the balance between inspiration and chaos.

From the publisher

Jean longs to play the banjo, but the Django keeps on messing things up! So Jean sends the Django away, but wonders if he has lost his most precious inspiration. In this fictional story inspired by the famous jazz musician Jean “Django” Reinhardt, a young boy named Jean meets a special character called the Django. He’s fun and exciting, but he always gets Jean into trouble. Eventually the Django has to be sent away, and Jean misses him very much, until he discovers that he can still feel close to the Django every time he picks up his banjo. This picture book debut by an exciting talent includes a page of factual information about the real Django Reinhardt.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,545
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about imaginationBooks about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about mythical creatures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
136828
Publication
Published
March 9, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Templar
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763647889

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