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This was a pretty darn good book. I picked up the hardback because it has an accordion playin' girl on the cover, and I run a punk-rock accordion radio show. It doesn't have that much squeezebox in it, which is ok, and it's pretty brutal if young people aren't ready for violence with real consequences. But I really liked the characters, and the voice of the young girl was very believable, kind of southern, kinda Okey, totally consistant and not fake at all. That narrative voice was the best part, and is worth reading the book for. I'd love to hear more from her and I'll be checking out Ms. Vance's other books.
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Elena's Serenade by Geeslin
Bruce Triggs, August 5, 2008
From our journal of great children's books:"Girl glassblower shows kindness, pluck, and ability. Brilliant (in every sense) warm paintings."
We give this book to friends and their kids. Exceedingly beautiful story about a strong girl character.
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Bruce Triggs, January 5, 2008
This was a pretty darn good book. I picked up the hardback because it has an accordion playin' girl on the cover, and I run a punk-rock accordion radio show. It doesn't have that much squeezebox in it, which is ok, and it's pretty brutal if young people aren't ready for violence with real consequences. But I really liked the characters, and the voice of the young girl was very believable, kind of southern, kinda Okey, totally consistant and not fake at all. That narrative voice was the best part, and is worth reading the book for. I'd love to hear more from her and I'll be checking out Ms. Vance's other books.