Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The Rising Star of Rusty Nail
Setting: Rusty Nail, Minnesota, a typical small midwestern town where everybody knows your business. Among the motly collection of quirky characters in this story, two stand out, Franny Hansen and Nancy Orilee, both potential piano virtuosos. How can a small town produce and support such talent? Who will be their music teacher? Can they compete on a larger stage? These and other questions will keep readers going as they wait to find out who IS the best. Leslie Blume is the author of this story about big dreams in small town America.
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