The Random House Book of Opera Stories

By Adele Geras

Discover timeless opera tales reimagined for children, filled with magic and adventure.

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136 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where magic, love, and adventure come alive in eight retold opera stories. From the enchanting melodies of 'The Magic Flute' to the epic saga of 'Aida,' each tale is vividly illustrated, offering a fresh take on classic operas. With colorful characters and dramatic plots, this collection invites young readers to explore the wonders of opera through captivating narratives and stunning visuals. Will the heroes find love, friendship, or face war? Uncover the mysteries and marvels of these timeless stories, perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.

From the publisher

This spellbinding collection of eight well-known stories was created anddesigned especially for children. Acclaimed author Adè le Geras hasdramatically retold familiar operas such as The Magic Flute andAida, giving us timeless tales filled with magic, love, war, friendship, and a host of larger-than-life characters. Eight popular illustrators havebrought these splendid stories to life in a colorful array of styles.Additionally, each opera is accompanied by spectacular costume sketches and abrief biography of the composer. The end result is a truly beautiful, fresh, entertaining, and child-friendly collection for the whole family.

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