Bibliograph

Listen, how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion, Shannon Stocker ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

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Label

Listen, how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion, Shannon Stocker ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages: 6+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Listen

Responsibility statement

Shannon Stocker ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

Sub title

how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion

Summary

An inspiring picture book biography which tells the world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. This inspiring picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. This is a story of music. Of obstacles. Of strength and hard work. Of all you can accomplish when you dream. As a child, Evelyn Glennie's ears began to hurt. Voices became distant whispers. Ringing phones sounded like muffled crunches in her ears. But when she was told that she would need to wear hearing aids for the rest of her life, Evelyn was determined that this this would never stop her from playing music. Instead of giving up on her dreams, Evelyn found new ways to listen..

Target audience

primary

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