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Book Summary
There's dreadful news from the symphony hall—the composer is dead!
If you have ever heard an orchestra play, then you know that musicians are most
certainly guilty of something. Where exactly were the violins on the night in
question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too
boisterously?
In this perplexing murder mystery, everyone seems to have a motive, everyone has
an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument. But the composer is still
dead.
Perhaps you can solve the crime yourself. Join the Inspector as he interrogates
all the unusual suspects. Then listen to the accompanying audio recording
featuring Lemony Snicket and the music of Nathaniel Stookey performed by the San
Francisco Symphony. Hear for yourself exactly what took place on that fateful,
well-orchestrated evening.
Book Reviews:
"Starred Review. In true Snicket fashion, the device is a picture book cum police procedural, with a murder investigation functioning as plot. Ages 5+." - Publishers Weekly.
"Due to the length of the musical portions, it is unlikely that children will listen and read simultaneously. It is quite likely, however, that both formats will provide entertainment and enlightenment, in whatever order they are encountered." - School Library Journal.
"Conceived as an alternative to "Peter and the Wolf" but more a send-up than an informational visit to the pit, the episode isn't likely to make much of a lasting impression on young audiences. Ages 8+" - Kirkus Reviews.
"The whole slightly macabre package is great fun, and while many youngsters will miss the clever wordplay and wry twist at the end, this still winds up being a fairly good overview of each orchestral section's role in bringing music to life. Or death." - Booklist.
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