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The Harmonica
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston
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When the Nazis invaded Poland, a family is split apart. The parents are sent to one concentration camp, their son to another. Only his father's gift, a harmonica, keeps the boy's hopes alive and, miraculously, ensures his survival. Tony Johnston's powerful story, inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor, is enhanced by Ron Mazellan's luminous artwork. A testament to the human spirit and the transcendent power of music.
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erincox
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston

“He could not stop creating beauty.”

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erincox
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston

This is a very emotional book and I think it should be read to older elementary to ensure they will be respectful and understand more of the sensitivity.

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erincox
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston
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A family is torn apart by the Nazi Regime. The father‘s harmonica is what makes the son feel comfort and ensures his survival.

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CassidyCantrell
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston
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The nazis found them and killed his parents and took him to a concentration camp. Where he still had his harmonica and got bread every night because he played for his mean commandant.

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CassidyCantrell
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston
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When their family was happy the boy played the harmonica his dad had given him and his parents danced to his music.

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CassidyCantrell
The Harmonica | Tony Johnston
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-historical fiction
Very touching book. May be sensitive to young ready but very truthful and heart wrenching. Easy read, but would gear it toward older kids because of the plot and vocabulary.