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William has the brown hair and Jules the gold. They are ten months old. This dulcimer is all their father has to give them. A weathered stranger delivers an old wicker chest to the Carbuncles' doorstep. In it they find two sleeping baby boys and a beautiful silver-stringed instrument. For the sake of appearing charitable to their neighbors, the Carbuncles take the boys in, but William and Jules are consigned to the chilly attic, and the dulcimer is locked away -- until William is old enough to play it, whereupon he discovers a natural musical talent that leads him on a bittersweet journey to self-discovery. Featuring luminous illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick, this haunting tale by National Book Award finalist Tor Seidler has a transcendent lyricism that soars as gracefully as William's mysterious music.
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| $99.99 | Digital |
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Takeshi Oikawa
reviewed The dulcimer boy on September 26, 2011
The dulcimer boy
I read this book around the same time as Henkes' _Sun & Spoon_ and found this one to be a much more interesting read. I can see how it would particularly appeal to boys around 7-10 yrs. old. William is a likable main character. I think that most readers will find themselves cheering for him. Also, I like the fact that he not only discovers a gift in himself, but that he also develops that gift and passion which gives him more knowledge about himself. This might subtly inspire young boys to explore their own talents and interests. (Young girls will like this book as well; it just seems that there are less current books for boys that aren't silly action-adventures.) I'd recommend this book, especially for a boys' bookclub.
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