Albom, Mitch, 1958-,

The magic strings of Frankie Presto / Mitch Albom. - First Harper paperback edition. - 357 pages ; 20 cm.

Frankie Presto is a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS.

ISBN: 9780062294432 (trade paperback)

LCCN: 2015016184

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Guitarists--Fiction.
Rock musicians--Fiction.
Orphans--Fiction.
Magic--Fiction.
Interpersonal relations--Fiction.

LC Class. No.: PS3601.L335 / M34 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 813/.6