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Heartsong

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An orphan with no voice but an extraordinary musical gift.

A man of music who discovers her gift. Heartsong is a spellbinding tale about the healing power of music, set against the mystery and beauty of Venice. "Destined to be a future classic" Manchester Evening News"This is a spectacular book... a quiet, heart-soaring triumph" Big Issue"A very special present for music-loving readers" The TimesAbandoned at the orphanage in Venice as a baby, Laura has never spoken.

Her life is transformed when the composer Vivaldi unlocks her passion for music.

The seasons turn, dark turns to light and miracles happen. Carnegie award-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland makes every word a master stroke.

This short novel is exquisitely illustrated by acclaimed artist Jane Ray.

Her work is inspired by Vivaldi's Four Seasons and the real girls and boys who lived and laughed and worked in the Venetian orphanage.

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Product Details
Orchard Books
1408336073 / 9781408336076
Paperback / softback
823.92
06/10/2016
United Kingdom
English
128 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
20 cm
Children's (6-12) Learn More
Quiz No: 230116, Points 2.00, Book Level 4.40,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More
Reprint. Originally published: 2015.