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Name: Silent Music
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)
Author: James Rumford

Ali, a child of Baghdad, cherishes soccer, music, and the ancient art of calligraphy. When the Iraq War brings bombs to his city, he turns to his pen, shaping sweeping, gliding words that form a silent music, offering a quiet counterpoint to the surrounding conflict. The story highlights how art can persist even amid devastation.

First publish date: March 18, 2008

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: James Rumford

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