by McCutcheon, John,
[ 03. English Easy Reading ] Authors: Caldwell, Kristy,--illustrator. Physical details: 33 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color maps, music ; 25 x 29 cm. Subject(s): Florists --Kindness | Cellists | Children and war | Bombing, Aerial | Songs --Personal Narrative | War stories. --Heroism
Item type :
03. English Easy Reading
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Consolidated School | E MCC | Available |
Includes bibliographical references.
Ages 7-10.
Drasko helps his father sell flowers in Sarajevo, but when war threatens and his father is called to the battlefront, Drasko must take over the flower stall. One morning the boy's familiar routine is shattered when a mortar shell hits the bakery, killing twenty-two people. The next day, a cellist from the Sarajevo Opera Orchestra goes to the crater and plays the most beautiful music that Drasko can imagine. Inspired, he looks for ways to ease the sorrow of those around him.