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A beautiful and extraordinary account of international concert pianist Zhu XiaoMeis hardships and triumphs while growing up during Chinas Cultural RevolutionStirring and inspiring, this picture book relates the story of a gifted young girl's passion for the piano in a time of historic turmoil. During China's Cultural Revolution a young girl is taken from her family and sent to a faroff labor camp. Forbidden to play the piano, she nevertheless finds a way of smuggling handwritten music into the camp and sneaking away at night to practice a piano in a secret locationuntil, one night, she is caught. Inspired by the amazing true story of international concert pianist Zhu XiaoMei, this acclaimed picture book poetically relates an astonishing story of perseverance set against a cataclysmic period of history.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Red Piano'? A: 'The Red Piano' explores the theme of perseverance through the story of a young girl who, despite the challenges of China's Cultural Revolution, pursues her passion for music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Red Piano'? A: The author of 'The Red Piano' is André Leblanc.
- Q: What age group is 'The Red Piano' suitable for? A: 'The Red Piano' is suitable for children and young readers, particularly those interested in stories about music and history.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Red Piano' have? A: 'The Red Piano' contains 40 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Red Piano' have? A: 'The Red Piano' is published in hardcover binding, which makes it durable for young readers.
- Q: When was 'The Red Piano' published? A: 'The Red Piano' was published on December 1, 2010.
- Q: Is 'The Red Piano' based on a true story? A: Yes, 'The Red Piano' is inspired by the true story of international concert pianist Zhu Xiao-Mei.
- Q: What is the significance of music in 'The Red Piano'? A: Music is portrayed as a source of hope and resilience in 'The Red Piano', symbolizing the protagonist's inner strength during difficult times.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'The Red Piano'? A: 'The Red Piano' includes beautiful illustrations that complement the storytelling and engage young readers.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'The Red Piano'? A: Readers can learn about the importance of following one's passion, the impact of historical events on individuals, and the power of resilience.