Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition Contributor(s): Celenza, Anna Harwell (Author), Kitchel, Joann E. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 158089528X ISBN-13: 9781580895286 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - Classical |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2014049262 |
Lexile Measure: 640 |
Series: Once Upon a Masterpiece |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.1" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Cultural Region - Russia |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 67100 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: When his friend Victor suddenly dies, composer Mussorgsky is deeply saddened. But, with the help of his friends, and through his own music, Modest finds a way to keep Victor's spirit alive. Readers of all ages will enjoy the inspirational story behind the composition of Pictures at an Exhibition. Bright, colorful illustrations incorporate elements of Russian folk art and traditional symbols. View pages from artist JoAnn Kitchel's notebook for explanations of the symbols and see her pencil-sketch research of the Russian culture. |