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The magic strings of Frankie Presto : a novel

Albom, Mitch, 1958- author

Overview

The voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures -- with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear -- just before his spectacular death -- to change one last life.

• Publisher: Harper
• Subject: Guitarists Fiction. / Orphans Fiction. / Magic Fiction. / Popular music History 20th century Fiction. / Spain History Civil War, 1936-1939 Refugees Fiction. / United States Fiction.
• ISBN: 9780062294432, 0062294431

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PS3601.L335 M34 2016	1	BOOK	GENERAL