Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin

This adorable story is about a girl named Hana Hashimoto who, despite only having three lessons, has signed up to play the violin at the talent competition. Her brothers are predicting doom. Hana, on the other hand, practices constantly, inspired by her grandfather, Ojiichan, who played the violin every day when she visited him in Japan. Hana's doubts are all she can hear as she enters the stage until she remembers her grandfather's words of support and demonstrates to the audience how great music can come in various forms.

A talent show performance demonstrates the power of bravery, tenacity, and honor in this story. This is a story of bravery, culture, family, and music. This is a novel that people of all ages can and should read, thus it is definitely a book that should be in the curriculum. This narrative is appropriate for all ages, and it even includes references to Japanese culture and customs, giving it a personal touch for those who are familiar with the culture.

Author: Chieri Uegaki
Originally Published: August 2014
Available from: https://www.amazon.com/