The Girl Who Heard the Music

Name: The Girl Who Heard the Music
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781728277325
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Mahani Teave, The Pianist with a Dream as Big as an Island

By Mahani Teave and Marni Fogelson

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The Girl Who Heard the Music is a heartwarming tale about a young girl's journey through the magical world of melodies. From her home on a remote island, she discovers her unique ability to hear music in everything around her, leading her on an inspiring path of creativity and self-discovery. This children's book beautifully combines cultural richness with the enchanting power of music, inviting young readers to explore their own hidden talents.
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You might enjoy this book if you love inspiring stories about young talent and determination. It's perfect for children who appreciate music and dream of following their passions, set against the backdrop of a unique cultural setting.

The Girl Who Heard the Music

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When one young woman recycled 24 tons of ocean trash to create the very first school of music on Easter Island, she proved that anyone can make a difference! Fans of Shark Lady will appreciate this incredible feminist story that empowers kids to use their passions to change the world.

The true story of award-winning pianist and environmental activist Mahani Teave and the beloved island she is helping to save.

Imagine living on a tiny island more than a thousand miles from any other inhabited place! That's where a girl named Mahani lived—on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. Mahani grew up taking music lessons on the island's only piano. She had the talent to become a great pianist, but pursuing that dream meant leaving the home she loved.

As Mahani toured the world as an acclaimed concert pianist, Rapa Nui stayed close to her heart. She knew the island struggled with problems like ocean trash and wondered how she could help. So she returned to Rapa Nui with a new dream—to build a music school! The unique building is constructed with recycled trash and has solar panels and a food garden. Now Mahani is helping build a more sustainable future for her island home—where the music continues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728277325

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore

Contributors:

Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mahani Teave Marni Fogelson Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Mahani Teave (Author) Mahani Teave is an award-winning concert pianist and environmental activist from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). She holds a master's degree from the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music, has won numerous international music competitions, and her debut album, Rapa Nui Odyssey, launched as number one on the Billboard Classical charts. She is one of the founders of Toki Rapa Nui, a nonprofit dedicated to the island's ecological and cultural preservation. She lives with her family on Rapa Nui, where she leads the Rapa Nui School for Music and the Arts. Marni Fogelson (Author) Marni Fogelson is a children's book author, lifestyle writer, and nonprofit professional. She has an insatiable love for reading and believes that books have a tremendous power to make us better humans. Marni lives with her husband, two children, and a very loud and affectionate hound in Philadelphia. Marta lvarez Miguens (Author) Marta lvarez Miguens is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruna, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children's Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.