About this item
A warmhearted ode to an American musical tradition and to generational ties, told in lyrical free verse with atmospheric illustrationsA young boy travels to the hills of Appalachia to meet the old-time fiddle player whose music he has admired, and so sparks a friendship that will forge a bond between generations. The boy develops under the man’s care and instruction, just as seedlings grow with spring rain and summer sun. From playing on the front porch to performing at folk festivals, the two carry on the tradition of passing the music down. This touching, lyrical story, inspired by the lives of renowned fiddlers Melvin Wine and Jake Krack, includes an author’s note and suggested resources for learning about the musicians and the music they love.
About the Author
Sarah Sullivan's novel ALL THAT'S MISSING received a STARRED REVIEW from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. VOYA called it "AN OUTSTANDING DEBUT NOVEL." Her picture book PASSING THE MUSIC DOWN was an N.C.T.E. Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts and a Bank Street College Best Children's Book for 2012. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College where she won the Harcourt Post-Graduate Scholarship. She lives in Williamsburg, VA. For more info, go to www.sarahsullivanbooks.com
