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Detained in a German prison camp, Olivier misses his family, his friends, and his home--but most of all he misses music. A chance encounter with a nightingale and a German officer, however, provides Olivier with a small miracle--the opportunity to write music again. Jen Bryant's poetic biography of French composer Olivier Messiaen, coupled with Beth Peck's evocative pastel illustrations, captures both the desolation of a World War II prison camp and the transforming power of music. This book will stir readers of all ages to seek hope in the things that inspire them. For ages 9 and up.
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