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The little piano girl

by Maryann Macdonald

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the early days of Mary Lou Williams, a young girl with a magical touch for the piano growing up in Pittsburgh long ago. Follow her journey as she explores music and dreams of becoming a jazz star. This charming story brings the joy of rhythm and melody to life for young readers.

Representation & Themes

MusiciansJazzFamilyComing of AgeHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780618959747
Pages
37
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,373

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Williams, Mary Lou, -- 1910-1981 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile fictionWilliams, Mary Lou, -- 1910-1981 -- Childhood and youth -- FictionMusicians -- FictionPiano -- FictionJazz -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionJuvenile fictionJazzFictionMusiciansPianoAfrican AmericansChildhood and youthChildren's fictionMusicians, fictionAfrican americans, fiction

People

Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981)