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Description
"Star Struck" by Debbie White is a fantasy fiction book about a boy named Harrison Bellringer who cannot play the violin, despite his mother's disbelief. When Harrison inherits his grandmother's magical violin, he suddenly can play beautiful music. However, the villainous Madame Viola D'Amore steals the violin right before his debut. Justice prevails when Madame D'Amore goes to jail, and Harrison returns to playing kickball.
Quick Summary
A clumsy violinist gets a magical violin that someone will literally do anything to steal, mixing music mishaps with a high-stakes mystery. Kids will giggle at Harrison's terrible playing while holding their breath during the suspenseful chase to protect his instrument. If your kid likes the mystery and humor of "Cam Jansen" books, they'll love this TreeTops adventure. Perfect for kids ages 8-11 in grades 3-5.