THE MAGIC VIOLIN
Eight-year old Melina wants to become a good violinist. When she loses
confidence, her Rumanian teacher Andrea decides it’s time for a magic
dose of self-esteem. A mysterious old woman in rags gives Melina some
curious advice; a violinist Russian hamster, who happens to live under
the old woman’s hat, offers her a virtuoso performance; a shooting star
fills her with hope on Christmas Eve. Is Melina actually playing better,
or has her violin become magic? Who is the old woman in the town
square, and why does she wear the same emerald ring as her teacher
Andrea?
FREDERICO, THE MOUSE VIOLINISTFrederico is a tiny mouse with a big dream: he wants to become a
violinist. Each day he watches as Stradivari makes his famous violins.
Each night, he sneaks into the workshop to play. But the violins are too
big! Then, unbeknown to Frederico, Stradivari sees him playing and
begins carving a tiny device. Could it be a famous Strad especially for
Frederico?
THE DOLL VIOLINISTFive days before Christmas, Emma is captivated by a doll in a shop
window. Each day, she sneaks out of the orphanage to check if it’s been
sold, but the shop owner, Madame Dubois, sends her away. Will the magic
of Christmas bring Emma, Madame Dubois, and the doll violinist together?
ABC’s Children’s Picture Book Finalist!
Honorable Mention Award in the 75th Annual Writers Digest Writing Competition!
Author Mayra Calvani
Mayra Calvani writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults and has authored over a dozen books,
some of which have won awards. Her
stories, reviews, interviews and articles have appeared on numerous
publications like The Writer, Writer’s Journal, Multicultural Review,
Bloomsbury Review, and others. She lives in Belgium with her husband of
25+ years, two wonderful kids, and her two beloved pets. When she’s not
writing, editing, reading or reviewing, she enjoys walking with her dog,
traveling, and spending time with her family. She’s represented by
Serendipity Literary.
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