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The Minstrel's Melody - Hard Bound Book

Orphelia is a born performer, but her mother forbids it anywhere but in church. In 1904, Madame Meritta and her troupe come to town, and Orpheila can't resist. She runs away with the ensemble, and soon uncovers a family secret.
Author	Eleanora E. Tate	Reading Level	Grade 5
ISBN	9781607541790	Interest Level	Grades 4 – 8
© Date	2009	GRL	X
List Price	$32.80	Dewey	[Fic]—dc22
Page Count	176 pp.	Trim	5 5/8" x 8"
Series	Mysteries Through Time	Binding	Library
Features	Illustrations, Author Biography, Award-winning Author	ATOS	5.1
Features	Illustrations, Author Biography, Award-winning Author

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Book Review: The Minstrel's Melody
"Tate spins an enjoyable story that effectively portrays both the trials of a musically gifted child and the difficulties faced by African Americans in a largely segregated society. A "Peek Into the Past" chapter provides added background on the novel's 1904 Missouri setting. A smooth weave of entertainment and information."
-Denise Wilms, Booklist

Book Review: The Minstrel's Melody
"Tate creates a strong sense of community, both in Orphelia's hometown and among the members of the minstrel troupe. Historical elements, such as the use of blackface in theater, are woven almost seamlessly into the narrative. The appendix offers additional insight into the history of minstrel shows, music, and African-American life in the early 1900s. A good read for any fan of historical fiction."
-Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH, School Library Journal

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