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CM . . . . Volume XXI Number 8 . . . . October 24, 2014
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Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin recounts the story of a little girl who decides to enter her school's talent show. Her talent, playing the violin. Well, not exactly. You see, Hana has only had three lessons. When she reveals her intentions to her brothers, they laugh so hard that they almost fall out of a tree.
On the big day, Hana has a case of the jitters just as she is walking onto the stage to perform. Fueled by her loved ones (who are looking on), and especially by memories of her Ojiichan, Hana performs her heart out. Filled with lyrical prose and vivid illustrations, Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin transports the reader from Ojiichan's home in Japan to Hana's school auditorium. Uegaki's lyricism can be found in each and every page as she describes the feelings and emotions that are inspired by Ojiichan's (and by extension, Hana's) violin. Her prose is equally matched by Leng's illustrations. Understated yet powerful, Leng's drawings capture the beauty and simplicity that come with Hana's love of music. Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin is ultimately recommended for all music lovers, no matter how many lessons they've had, and to the artists (and grandparents) that have inspired them. Recommended. Teresa Iaizzo is a Senior Library Assistant with the Toronto Public Library. Copyright © the Manitoba Library Association. Reproduction for personal use is permitted only if this copyright notice is maintained. Any other reproduction is prohibited without permission.
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However, Hana is determined to showcase her skills. She remembers the first time she ever held a violin in Japan with her Ojiichan (grandfather), and she decides to practice every day. Although Hana is not the best violinist, her determination takes her all the way to her school's talent show.