The Piano

By Miller, William L. & Keeter, Susan

Publishers Summary:
Set in the deep South of the early 1900s, this is the story of an African-American girl who learns to play the piano from her white employer. In return, she shows the elderly woman the power of friendship and caring. Luminous oil paintings skillfully evoke the mood and the time.

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ISBN
978-1-88000-098-4
Publisher
Lee & Low Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on July 1, 2000

Gr 2-5 At the beginning of the 20th century, young Tia enjoys roaming free in her safe African-American section of a small Southern community. When she wanders into the white section of town, she is enchanted by a new and beautiful sound coming from a large mansion. Thinking that she has come for a maid's job, a young handyman invites the girl in and introduces her to Miss Hartwell, the elderly resident. Smitten by ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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