The Flute (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781896580579)

In this beautiful picturebook written by Governor General's Award-winning author Rachna Gilmore and illustrated by India's most renowned illustrator, Pulak Biswas, a little girl nearly drowns when a swollen river overflows its banks. Tragically, her beloved mother and father are swept away in the flood. Raised by a cruel and uncaring aunt and uncle, the little girl finds solace in her mother's magic flute. The Flute is an enchanting tale of the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit.

Author: Rachna Gilmore
ISBN-10: 1896580572
ISBN-13: 9781896580579
Publisher: Tradewind Books
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.80h x 8.80w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 151701 / Flute


Review Citation(s):
Quill & Quire 07/01/2011 pg. 49
Publishers Weekly 01/02/2012 pg. 82
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2012
School Library Journal 05/01/2012 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 26 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw