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Stories from the Opera
by Husain Shahrukh

Stories from the Opera
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Author: Husain Shahrukh
Illustrator: James Mayhew
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-01
ISBN: 1846860989
Number of pages: 96
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Barefoot Books

Book Reviews of Stories from the Opera

Book Review: Bravo!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a sumptuous and generous introduction to opera. But don't think you HAVE to take a child to the opera to enjoy these tales - these are rattling good stories, and the book is lavishly illustrated with a sensible "cast list" before each opera, to make the storytelling easier.

The CDs are beautifully read by Miranda Richardson - no less! - and come with snippets of (orchestral) extracts, mostly from overtures. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an unusual collection of stories with a musical theme.

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