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Duet

By Elise Broach
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Duet by Elise Broach is a charming children's story about the remarkable friendship between a tiny goldfinch and a young pianist. When the bird discovers an old piano and becomes enchanted by its music, an unusual partnership forms to solve a mysterious musical puzzle connected to the composer's past. The book beautifully weaves themes of friendship, music, and the joy of discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories that blend music with mystery and adventure. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate tales of unexpected friendships and thrilling quests, set against a charming backdrop filled with musical intrigue.

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A musically gifted bird, a piano-playing boy, and a real-life mystery involving three artistic geniuses.

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Welcome to the world of Mirabelle, a young goldfinch who loves to sing and dreams of becoming a musical star. She lives with her family in the backyard of a piano teacher, and she is quickly intrigued by Mr. Starek's newest pupil. Michael Jin is an eleven-year-old keyboard sensation, but lesson after lesson, he refuses to play. With the prestigious Chopin Festival looming at summer's end, how will he be ready in time?

Mirabelle is responsible for Michael's breakthrough—to her own astonishment, she sings the Chopin piece he is beginning to play at the piano. It is their first duet.

Thus begins a secret adventure that will take Mirabelle and Michael further than they ever imagined—in music, in friendship, and in solving the mystery of a lost piano that could be worth millions. A house full of treasures holds the clues. There, Mirabelle, Michael, and their friend Emily will make an important discovery that links the great composer Frederic Chopin, the trailblazing author George Sand, and the French Romantic painter Eugene Delacroix.

A fast-paced, history-rich mystery will have young readers hooked as they root for boy and bird in this beautifully told novel, full of emotion and suspense.

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Duet by Elise Broach is described as a heartfelt and artfully crafted children's novel narrated by Mirabelle, a goldfinch with a captivating voice. The story offers a unique perspective on music, family, and friendship, with vivid descriptions and a touch of mystery. It’s praised for its lyrical prose, charming characters, and rich themes revolving around the joy and inspiration of music.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316311359

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ziyue Chen
  • Illustrated by Ziyue Chen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elise Broach Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Elise Broach is the New York Times bestselling author of many books for children and young adults, including Masterpiece, Shakespeare's Secret, The Wolf Keepers, Desert Crossing, the Superstition Mountain trilogy, and the Masterpiece Adventures chapter book series. She lives in Connecticut. Elise invites you to visit her at elisebroach.com

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