Fiddle Fever - Sharon Arms Doucet
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Although it is 1914 and the world is changing all around him, Felix LeBlanc feels trapped on his Louisiana farmhouse, where nothing ever happens. When he hears his uncle, ’Nonc Adolphe, play the fiddle for the first time, he knows there’s music in his blood, and he’s determined to be a musician, too. However, he’s too poor to buy his own fiddle, and to make matters worse, Maman has f ... Full description
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Can a boy with nothing but a dream and a handmade instrument find his voice against the wishes of his family?
- - Rich Historical Setting: Immerse yourself in the vibrant food, music, and traditions of 1914 Cajun Louisiana.- A Forbidden Passion: Félix knows music is in his blood, but his Maman has forbidden him from even touching a fiddle, forcing him to choose between his family and his dream.- A Handmade Instrument: With no money for a real instrument, Félix secretly builds his own fiddle from a cigar box and a piece of cypress wood.- Heartfelt Coming of Age: A powerful story about finding your own voice, the compromises we make for individuality, and what it means to be true to yourself.
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| Author | Sharon Arms Doucet |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 0046442776820 |