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Oscar Lives Next Door: A Story Inspired by Oscar Peterson's Childhood
Marie Lafrance, Bonnie Farmer
3.17 AVERAGE
7 reviews for:
Oscar Lives Next Door: A Story Inspired by Oscar Peterson's Childhood
Marie Lafrance, Bonnie Farmer
3.17 AVERAGE
hopeful
fast-paced
Oscar Lives Next Door - Written by Bonnie Farmer and illustrated by Marie Lafrance
Oscar Peterson is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. He is also among Canada's most renowned musicians.
Born Aug 15, 1925 in Montreal, QC, Oscar began playing the trumpet and piano at the age of five. After a bout of tuberculosis, he moved on to solely focus on the piano. His natural talent at the piano was noticed by many in his community.
Oscar's skills eventually launched him into a long, successful music career. He went on to win many accolades, including several Grammy awards, and a lifetime achievement award from The Recording Academy.
"Oscar Lives Next Door" depicts Oscar Peterson during his childhood days before he fell ill. He loved playing the trumpet and was exceptionally good at it. After tuberculosis weakened his lungs, he had to give up his beloved trumpet. But Oscar's love for music was so great, that instead of giving it up altogether, he decided to put all his energy into learning the piano. The result of which became a storied career that lasted decades.
Oscar Peterson is considered one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. He is also among Canada's most renowned musicians.
Born Aug 15, 1925 in Montreal, QC, Oscar began playing the trumpet and piano at the age of five. After a bout of tuberculosis, he moved on to solely focus on the piano. His natural talent at the piano was noticed by many in his community.
Oscar's skills eventually launched him into a long, successful music career. He went on to win many accolades, including several Grammy awards, and a lifetime achievement award from The Recording Academy.
"Oscar Lives Next Door" depicts Oscar Peterson during his childhood days before he fell ill. He loved playing the trumpet and was exceptionally good at it. After tuberculosis weakened his lungs, he had to give up his beloved trumpet. But Oscar's love for music was so great, that instead of giving it up altogether, he decided to put all his energy into learning the piano. The result of which became a storied career that lasted decades.
Sweet memoir, but not much action and an abrupt ending that left me dissatisfied.
J'aime les images, j'aime voir Montréal.
Mais j'ai trouvé les choses un peu trop effleurées pour moi.
Mais j'ai trouvé les choses un peu trop effleurées pour moi.
Oscar, trumpet, TB, piano, St-Henri (Little Burgundy), Montreal
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I love reading picture books that introduce me to a person I have never heard of but they are a remarkable person that people should hear about! Unfortunately, for me, this one skims the surface. It basically gave me a name I wanted to Google and read more about. The story falls flat for me, because the writing is a bit disjointed for me. Again, it seems to introduce things on the surface, without connecting or explaining. Sounds like a cool guy. Just not much here in the book.
J'aime les images, j'aime voir Montréal.
Mais j'ai trouvé les choses un peu trop effleurées pour moi.
Mais j'ai trouvé les choses un peu trop effleurées pour moi.