
by Pam Munoz Ryan
Scholastic PRess
2015
Echo: A Novel

"Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica.
Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo." - Goodreads
Learn to play the Blues
Howcast. (2011) How to play 12 bar blues: Harmonica 101


History of the Harmonica
The Harmonica means something different to each character, but shares a trait they have in common: it is less valued by society, not really considered an important instrument. Learn more about the origin of this unique instrument.
Houng, T. and Hsiao, E. (2010, Dec 9).American born Chinese book trailer. [video]. Retrieved YouTube.
Book Trailer
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