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Product Identifiers
PublisherBrown, Tomeko
ISBN-100578358409
ISBN-139780578358406
eBay Product ID (ePID)14057241394
Product Key Features
Publication Year2022
Book TitleInstrument for Florenda
TopicGeneral
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Performing Arts
AuthorTomeko Brown, Christopher Smallwood
FormatTrade Paperback
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
TitleLeadingAn
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
SynopsisFlorida Authors and Publishers Associations (FAPA) President's Book Award Gold Grades 3-5 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Florenda is excited to play in the school's new orchestra, but her mom can't afford a clarinet. Will Florenda raise enough money to reach her dreams? Twelve-year-old Florenda Little grew up in Louisiana surrounded by music. When she attends a live orchestra performance, hearing the beautiful sounds of the clarinet sparks in her a powerful love for music. She can even picture herself playing on stage! Now, her chance is finally here. After the coming summer break, her school is introducing their first ever band class. They even hired an orchestra player to be the teacher. But when Florenda and her mother visit the music store, she's sad to find out that the instruments cost too much. Disappointed but not defeated, Florenda makes a plan: she's going to spend her summer vacation saving up money to buy a clarinet. Will Florenda persevere and make her dreams come true? An Instrument for Florenda is a fun, lively, and heartwarming story that teaches kids and adults alike the importance of determination and community. Order your copy now and follow Florenda's story as she reaches for her goals., As a kid what have you ever dreamed of? Was it playing a sport, trying out for cheerleading, winning the spelling bee, or playing an instrument? Florenda had always wanted to play an instrument. Growing up in Louisiana she was accustomed to the sounds of music. She was no stranger to hearing a good tune. Her instrument of choice had always been the clarinet. Now, her break was finally here. As of the new school year, the school would have a band class. New friends, a new teacher, and a new instrument all brought music to her ears and an amazing smile to her face. The only question, would she be able to play?
