In the streets and canals of Venice, Gabriella can hear nothing but sweet music. The drying laundry goes slap-slap, the church bells go ting-aling-ling, and the lire go jing-aling-ling. Soon, Gabriella is humming her way through town — and everyone hears her song! Some find it sad, others smile when they hear it — but none can forget the beautiful melody. Before long, a certain struggling composer is inspired by Gabriella's song... and a beautiful symphony is born.
"Delicate renderings of Venetian life set the stage for this heartwarming tale of a girl with a song in her heart that kindles emotion and inspiration in everyone who hears it." -- Publisher's Weekly
Recommended Age | 3 - 8 |
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Author | Candace Fleming |
Illustrator | Giselle Potter |
ISBN | 0689841752 |
Publication Date | Apr 1, 2001 |
Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |