Anna Maria’s Gift
“Anna Maria’s Gift” by Janice Jordan Shefelman is a captivating story published by Random House Children’s Books in 2010. This 104-page book, written in English, follows the journey of Anna Maria, who, after the death of her father, a renowned violin maker, is sent to live in the Pieta, an orphanage in Venice. While she grapples with her loss, Anna Maria finds solace in the beautiful violin her father crafted for her, and she discovers that the Pieta is also a prestigious music school led by the famous composer Antonio Vivaldi.
As Anna Maria becomes Vivaldi’s star pupil, she faces challenges, including the jealousy of another orphan who throws her cherished violin into the canals of Venice. The narrative unfolds as Anna Maria, supported by her beloved teacher and newfound friends, embarks on a quest through the city’s bridges, streets, and canals in search of her lost instrument. This edition of “Anna Maria’s Gift” offers readers an engaging blend of historical elements and themes related to music and performing arts, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile fiction.
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When Anna Maria’s father, a famous violin maker, dies, she is sent to live in the Pieta, an orphanage in Venice. Though she misses her father, she knows he will always be with her, as long as she has the beautiful violin he crafted for her.
Luckily, the Pieta is not just an orphanage—it’s also a renowned music school whose teacher is none other than composer Antonio Vivaldi. When Anna Maria becomes his star pupil, another orphan’s jealousy leads her to throw Anna Maria’s precious violin into the canals. With help from her beloved teacher and new friends, Anna Maria searches Venice’s bridges, streets, and canals, but it seems hopeless. Will Anna Maria ever find her father’s violin?
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