Anna Maria’s Gift
Anna Maria’s Gift by Janice Jordan Shefelman is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books in January 2011. This 104-page book is written in English and presents a touching narrative centered around Anna Maria, who is sent to live in the Pieta, an orphanage in Venice, after the death of her father, a renowned violin maker. As she navigates her new life, Anna Maria finds solace in the beautiful violin crafted by her father, which becomes a symbol of her connection to him amidst her challenges.
In this historical fiction story, readers will follow Anna Maria’s journey as she becomes a star pupil of the famous composer Antonio Vivaldi at the Pieta, which doubles as a music school. The plot unfolds with the introduction of jealousy from another orphan, leading to the loss of Anna Maria’s cherished violin in the canals of Venice. With the support of her teacher and newfound friends, Anna Maria embarks on a quest through the enchanting city to recover her instrument. The narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and the transformative power of music, all set against the backdrop of Venice’s rich cultural history.
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When Anna Maria’s father, a famous violin maker, passes away, 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 that 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? Can she ever be happy in Venice without it? This lyrical historical fiction story by Janice Shefelman perfectly captures the beauty of Venice, the joy of music, and how a bit of kindness can make a scary new place feel like home.
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