The Odd Boy and His Precious Piano - Couverture souple

Howe, Allen

 
9780595166640: The Odd Boy and His Precious Piano
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595166644 ISBN 13 : 9780595166640
Editeur : iUniverse, 2001

Synopsis

Alan Ogilvy is a peculiar and sensitive boyover protected by his quirky parents, and a budding musical prodigy. The Odd Boy charts his life from the age of three through twelve as he, among other experiences, is led about town on a leash by his mother, tap dances on an art-deco ferry, plays piano for Greta Garbo, discovers coffins in a bachelor neighbors basement, becomes a love-slave for the girl across the alley, kisses his best boyfriend, and competes in an international piano competition. Charming, poignant, and heartbreaking, The Odd Boy and His Precious Piano, through a unique childs voice, speaks directly to the adult heart.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Alan Ogilvy is a peculiar and sensitive boyover protected by his quirky parents, and a budding musical prodigy. The Odd Boy charts his life from the age of three through twelve as he, among other experiences, is led about town on a leash by his mother, tap dances on an art-deco ferry, plays piano for Greta Garbo, discovers coffins in a bachelor neighbors basement, becomes a love-slave for the girl across the alley, kisses his best boyfriend, and competes in an international piano competition. Charming, poignant, and heartbreaking, The Odd Boy and His Precious Piano, through a unique childs voice, speaks directly to the adult heart.

Biographie de l'auteur

Allen Howe is a native of the Pacific Northwest. A writer and musician, this is his first novel. He has had two short stories published by the Church-Wellesly Review.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595166644
ISBN 13 
9780595166640
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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