The Harmonica
by Tony Johnston
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Author: Tony JohnstonIllustrator: Ron Mazellan
Edition: School & Library Binding
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-02
ISBN: 1570915474
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Charlesbridge Pub Inc
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Book Review: Mixed Feelings
Summary: 3 Stars
In our book club review, we were torn between the spiritual make-up of the story and the dispassionate characters. The underlying theme of overcoming adversity captured a sense of hope that survival was possible. While the book conveyed a message of hope, we found it difficult to connect with the boy and his family. We needed to feel more of an emotional bond with the character in order to sympathize with the boys courage to carry on. The illustrations set the somber tone of the era. We would recommend this book to be used with older students as an introduction to a unit on the Holocaust.
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