Music is music in any language, and Father doesn’t have to say much during the lessons. When one of his students plays well, he smiles. And when a student plays a sour note, Father just puts on a look of great suffering.
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka
Discover more Middle Grade books about music during the month of January!
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Young Prince Alto dreams of being a hero like his mother, whose accomplishments are woven into legend.
The kingdom may be at peace now, but Alto is determined to have an adventure of his own, and runs away from the palace to hone his magical talents as a bard.
New friends, exciting magic, and threatening enemies. Becoming a hero is harder than the stories made it seem.
I picture it. A black box with nothing inside it but me and the music. It sounds soothing, like a sleeping bag zipped all the way up.
Tune It Out by Jamie Sumner
Discover more Middle Grade books about music during the month of January!
Can you spot a book with sheet music on the cover? Add to our collection in the comments.
Our challenge this January is…
Join us in reading Middle Grade books about music during the month of January! We recommend looking for stories set at band camp, titles inspired by song lyrics, covers that feature an instrument, and characters who put in plenty of practice.
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