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Blume, Lesley M. M.

The Rising Star of Rusty Nail

273 pp. | Knopf | June, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-83524-7 $15.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-93524-4 $18.99
(3) 4-6 Ten-year-old Franny dreams that her knack for playing the piano will be her way out of small-town Minnesota. An enigmatic Russian pianist--quickly labeled a "Commie"--moves to town and mentors Franny, who boldly ignores the small-minded townsfolk. The 1953 setting is well-evoked, and Franny's mischievous yet ambitious personality will hook readers who may be unfamiliar with the historical context.
Reviewer: Amanda Mc. MacGregor

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