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Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 2001
ISBN 10: 1551431807ISBN 13: 9781551431802
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Fernandez, Laura (illustrator). From BooklistAges 5-8. Beautifully illustrated with oil paintings from a husband and wife team, this lengthy picture book dramatically conveys the power of music and the admiration that gifted musicians inspire. Arabella and her piano teacher mother are new to the small sawmill town. Arabella's fancy dresses and ringlet curls disturb her teacher, Mrs. Bat, who seats the girl at the back of the classroom and treats her rudely. Arabella finds solace in her piano, which she plays night after night all winter long. Finally, spring comes, and with it the recital Arabella's mother has arranged to showcase her students' talents. The whole town comes, even Mrs. Bat. Arabella plays last, and when she finishes, the crowd goes wild--even Mrs. Bat. Arabella's sudden popularity raises some interesting questions: How, for example, should we choose our friends? A thought-provoking story that children may want to talk about. Lauren PetersonCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedProduct DescriptionWhen Arabella and her mother, a piano teacher, move to a remote northern town, Arabella's teacher, Mrs. Bat, disapproves of the girl's appearance, but Arabella finds solace in her music.From School Library JournalK-Gr 3-Stiff prose that says too much and explains too little is just one of the many problems with this ultimately unsuccessful book. Another is characters that are more cardboard than real, and whose actions appear to be without logic or reason. When Arabella and her mother arrive in a cold, snowy town to start a new life together, the mother plans to teach piano. The girl begins school and in what appears to be an attempt at conflict, her teacher takes an instant dislike to her: her name, her dress, and her manner. In the months that follow, there is no mention of any friends. Somewhat abruptly, the townsfolk come around and begin to send their children for piano lessons. Mother and daughter's acceptance appears to hinge on the upcoming recital, although it's never really explained why. It's a huge hit, of course, with Arabella's accomplished performance sending everyone into a tizzy. Conflict resolved and the story ends happily. The full-page illustrations are pretty although they are as stiff as the text, with characters looking posed and frozen in time.-Jane Marino, Scarsdale Public Library, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. First Edition, First printing of US Edition.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 2002
ISBN 10: 1551432234ISBN 13: 9781551432236
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new. Griffiths, Dean (illustrator).
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 2002
ISBN 10: 1551432277ISBN 13: 9781551432274
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new. Wilson, Janet (illustrator).
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 1993
ISBN 10: 1551430002ISBN 13: 9781551430003
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 1990
ISBN 10: 0920501974ISBN 13: 9780920501979
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Pub, 1991
ISBN 10: 0920501567ISBN 13: 9780920501566
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 2001
ISBN 10: 1551432269ISBN 13: 9781551432267
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new. Daniel, Alan & Lea (illustrator).
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 1996
ISBN 10: 1551430762ISBN 13: 9781551430768
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Pub, 1992
ISBN 10: 0920501826ISBN 13: 9780920501825
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 2008
ISBN 10: 1551439204ISBN 13: 9781551439204
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.
Published by Brand: Orca Book Publishers, 2006
ISBN 10: 155143329XISBN 13: 9781551433295
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new. Krykorka, Vladyana (illustrator).
Published by Brand: Orca Book Pub, 1992
ISBN 10: 092050194XISBN 13: 9780920501948
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: new.