Tia loves music. She walks the summer streets searching for new sounds and different kinds of music that will transport her from the hot, dry town where she lives to imaginary places filled with castles, mountains, and deep snow.
One day, Tia wanders into the white section of town. Soon she is transfixed by a wonderful melody that drifts towards her from one of the houses. Without thinking, Tia accepts a maid's job from Miss Hartwell, the woman who lives there, just so she can hear more of the music.
THE PIANO is an uplifting story of caring, friendship, and the connections that can develop between people, no matter how different their ages and backgrounds.
Awards
Notable Books for a Global Society
International Reading Association
"Starred Review"
Kirkus Reviews
Lasting Connections Title
Book Links
Best Books
K-6 Social Studies
Society of School Librarians International
Author Award for Juvenile/Young Adult
Alabama Library Association
Interest Level
Grades 1 - 4
Reading Level
Grade 2
Themes
African/African American Interest, Friendship, Historical Interest, Music
Accelerated Reader
Level: 3.6
Points: .5
Susan Keeter studied fine art and illustration at Syracuse University. Her paintings have appeared in children's magazines and she has illustrated several books and stories for educational publishers. Ms. Keeter lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband and their daughter. The Piano is her first book for Lee & Low.
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