La ragazza col violino

Allegra is a violinist entering a prestigious Mozart music competition. At 12 years of age, she is the youngest finalist in the competition, and works closely with her violin teacher to be prepared. But as she memorizes the Mozart concerto, other things in her life begin to affect her music. Her mot Leggi tutto

This story is slow and contemplative. The beginning was a bit odd and almost too slow, but by the end I was completely absorbed and utterly satisfied. The book caught my attention because it is about a 12 year old girl who plays both softball and the violin. I have an almost-12 year old daughter who Leggi tutto

All about a music person's life during the summer, this book was extraordinary. This book tells you a lot of what happens when you go on a music person's life with a music family. Studying for a competition is hard, and this book explains it why. What happens when you get into the finals of a compet Leggi tutto

One of my very favorite novels in the world. I've read this at least once a year since I first discovered it 16 years ago. A wonderful book about family, music, and the (sometimes painful) reality of making our dreams come true.

i was in like fourth grade when i read this. i didn’t play an instrument then, and have yet to years later, but this book sparked my interest in the violin. i recently decided that i wanted to learn the violin, and am waiting to start my lessons in january. while i don’t remember much of this book, Leggi tutto

This book dances and sings, even as the characters mourn for lost music, and lost lives. 12-year-old Leah is a prodigy, the youngest finalist in a prestigious violin competition. She’s very mature – at times she seems a better fit for graduate school than middle school – but she still has a young gi Leggi tutto

Una bellissima storia di una giovane ragazza che decide di partecipare a una competizione col suo violino. Non imparerà solamente a suonare il concerto numero 4 di Mozart, avrà anche a che fare con molti altri lati della sua giovane vita, come la scoperta delle sue origini e la comprensione del suo Leggi tutto

A bit of childhood nostalgia, I probably read this 50 times in middle school. Let me tell you, it really holds up! What an incredible writer and a beautiful, intricate story. I finished it last night and spent all morning listening to the music the protagonist plays throughout the story. I also spen Leggi tutto