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Another Band's Treasure

A Story of Recycled Instruments

Author: Hua Lin Xie  

Another Band's Treasure
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"Inspired by the true story of La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados de Cateura"--Back Cover.

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"Inspired by the true story of La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados de Cateura"--Back Cover.

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Description

In a small village in Paraguay, Diego dreams of giving music lessons to the children he sees each day. The only problem: there aren't enough instruments to go around.

But when he and Nicolas, a carpenter, look to a nearby landfill, they see instruments in the making. Soon, a paint can, a wooden plank, and a faucet knob become the start of a violin—and their recycled instruments give the kids in town new ways to express themselves.

Inspired by the true story of La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados de Cateura, Hua Lin Xie's first graphic novel is a big-hearted ode to the power of music.

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Awards

Green Earth Book Award Longlist

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Critic Reviews

"The illustrations emote feelings of despair into hope and then excitement as the story is depicted. This engaging book can begin a project on creating musical instruments or other items from discarded materials. Reviewer Rating: 4" —Children's Literature


"Xie's soft, sketchy artwork nicely captures the atmosphere of the town, and a pop of color for the first homemade instrument emphasizes how life changing it is. A truly inspiring tale, perfect for middle-grade readers."—Booklist


"[I]nfused with optimism. . . . A gentle reminder of music's might."—Kirkus Reviews


"Rough-hewn b&w illustrations and lean text convey a linear story that prioritizes a collective journey over individual character arcs. By rendering the recycled instruments in full color, Xie adds a welcome burst of verve while spotlighting the story's unique hook."—Publishers Weekly

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About the Author

Hua Lin Xie studied art and animation in Beijing, China, for four years before continuing her studies at the Émile Cohl School in Lyon, France, where she currently resides. Another Band's Treasure: A Story of Recycled Instruments (first published by Steinkis as Sous les déchets . . . la musique) is her first graphic novel. Hua Lin Xie studied art and animation in Beijing, China, for four years before continuing her studies at the Émile Cohl School in Lyon, France, where she currently resides. Another Band's Treasure: A Story of Recycled Instruments (first published by Steinkis as Sous les déchets . . . la musique) is her first graphic novel.

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Product Details

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Published
4th April 2023
Pages
136
ISBN
9781728478234

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