First published 2006
When a boy befriends his ailing neighbor, Mrs. Pettigrew, he discovers the power of song to soothe her pain. As she shares her own wartime melodies, their bond deepens, revealing how music can transcend time and circumstance to nourish the soul. Morpurgo's lyrical tales weave a tapestry of poignant stories that celebrate the human voice's ability to heal, connect, and preserve cherished memories.
Genres: family, historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Setting: England, Angleterre (Grande-Bretagne)
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
272 pages · Paperback · Walker Children's