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Echo Hardcover – February 24, 2015

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This impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller follows three children, in three different times and places, whose lives mysteriously intersect.

Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica.

Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo.

Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, Echo pushes the boundaries of genre, form, and storytelling innovation to create a wholly original novel that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.

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  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
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  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 2 x 8.75 inches
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    Scholastic Press
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    February 24, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
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Gr 5–8—"Long before enchantment was eclipsed by doubt," a young boy named Otto lost in the woods is rescued by three sisters imprisoned there by a witch's curse. In return, he promises to help break the curse by carrying their spirits out of the forest in a mouth harp and passing the instrument along when the time is right. The narrative shifts to the 20th century, when the same mouth harp (aka harmonica) becomes the tangible thread that connects the stories of three children: Friedrich, a disfigured outcast; Mike, an impoverished orphan; and Ivy, an itinerant farmer's child. Their personal struggles are set against some of the darkest eras in human history: Friedrich, the rise of Nazi Germany; Mike, the Great Depression; Ivy, World War II. The children are linked by musical talent and the hand of fate that brings Otto's harmonica into their lives. Each recognizes something unusual about the instrument, not only its sound but its power to fill them with courage and hope. Friedrich, Mike, and Ivy are brought together by music and destiny in an emotionally triumphant conclusion at New York's Carnegie Hall. Meticulous historical detail and masterful storytelling frame the larger history, while the story of Otto and the cursed sisters honor timeless and traditional folktales. Ryan has created three contemporary characters who, through faith and perseverance, write their own happy endings, inspiring readers to believe they can do the same.—Marybeth Kozikowski, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY

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Awards and Praise for Echo:A New York Times Notable BookA Publishers Weekly Best BookAn ILA Notable Book for a Global SocietyAn ALA Notable Children's BookWinner of the 2015 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers* "The story of Otto and the cursed sisters honor timeless and traditional folktales [and] Ryan has created three contemporary characters who, through faith and perseverance, write their own happy endings, inspiring readers to believe they can do the same." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "A grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Each individual story is engaging, but together they harmonize to create a thrilling whole." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"A masterpiece." -- Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Newbery Medal-winning Bud, Not Buddy"Daring and beautiful." --Linda Sue Park, author of Newbery Medal-winning A Single Shard

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0439874025
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press; First Edition (February 24, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780439874021
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0439874021
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 2 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,762 ratings

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    Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, ECHO, a 2016 Newbery Honor Book, and winner of the Kirkus Prize. She has written over forty books for young people—picture books, early readers, and middle grade and young adult novels. She the author recipient of the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, the Willa Cather Award, the Pura Belpré medal, the PEN USA award, and many others. Her novels include Esperanza Rising, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi León, Paint the Wind, The Dreamer, and Echo. She was born and raised in Bakersfield, California, holds a bachelor's and master's degree from San Diego State University and lives in north San Diego county with her family.

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    Dinara Mirtalipova is an award-winning folk artist, illustrator, and surface designer with a profound passion for folklore storytelling and the enchanting world of classic fairytales. Her captivating artwork and unique style are inspired by the vibrant traditions and cultural heritage found in folkloric tales. Dinara's mastery of traditional techniques shines through in her handcrafted illustrations, where she skillfully employs a bright primary color palette and incorporates bold folk floral patterns, resulting in visually compelling and whimsical visuals. Working primarily with gouache and pencils on paper, as well as exploring printmaking and block printing, Dinara brings to life narrative-driven art that tells captivating stories. In addition to her creative pursuits, Dinara serves as an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art, nurturing and guiding future illustrators. From her Northeast Ohio home studio, Dinara continues to immerse herself in book illustrations, collaborations, and commissions, illustrating the beauty of folklore and captivating audiences with her evocative artistic expressions.

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My 10 year old and I fell in love with this book! We were captivated from the very beginning. It’s magical, powerful, historical, and inspiring. My daughter loves books that switch perspectives, so she was excited that this is broken into sections told from the perspectives of four different children.At the beginning, we meet Otto, who is lost in an enchanted forest and meets three mysterious sisters who tell their story of enchantment, share a prophecy, and help him when they give him a special harmonica. Decades later, the harmonica finds its way into the hands of Friedrich, a Jewish child living in the beginnings of Nazi Germany. From there, it travels to two orphaned brothers in Pennsylvania two years later before moving on to a little girl whose parents are migrant farm workers in California seven years later.Ryan masterfully weaves the fates of the children and their families together, leaving us caught up in these tender, powerful stories of family and friendship. We see how each family and the worldwide community at large is affected by World War II and the lengths good people will go to in order to combat prejudice with kindness, loyalty, and generosity of spirit.I love the diversity represented in the characters, who are all marginalized in some way. They are windows into different experiences but are all relatable. While this book is quick-paced and entertaining, leaving us on the edge of our seats, it is also a deeply moving portrayal of how sometimes the best of us shines through during the most difficult circumstances. The emphasis on music and the importance of beauty throughout is so powerful. We loved this one!
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