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In the small town of Rusty Nail in the early 1950s, musically talented ten-year-old Franny wants to take advanced piano lessons from Olga Malenkov, a famous Russian musician suspected of being a communist spy by members of the community.
Quick Summary
In 1950s small-town America, ten-year-old Franny dreams of becoming a piano prodigy, but the only teacher who can help her is a mysterious Russian exile everyone whispers might be a communist spy. Kids will devour this page-turner where musical ambition collides with Cold War paranoia, featuring a determined heroine, hilarious small-town characters, and a secret that will keep readers guessing until the very last page. If your kid loves the mystery and heart of "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" or the underdog spirit in "Wonder," they'll be totally hooked on this hidden gem. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy historical fiction with a dash of suspense and a lot of heart.