Broken Strings
Book description
A violin and a middle-school musical unleash a dark family secret in this moving story by an award-winning author duo. For fans of The Devil's Arithmetic and Hana's Suitcase.
It's 2002. In the aftermath of the twin towers -- and the death of her beloved grandmother -- Shirli Berman is…
Why read it?
1 author picked Broken Strings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love a good tear-jerker, and I love a book where a child has a solid and credible relationship with a grandparent, and I love a good junior-high musical. Believe it or not, this book has all that!
I pretty much blubbered through the last 10 chapters. The secret that Shirli’s grandfather has hidden for decades is a heart-wrenching one, but when it comes out it contains seeds of joy and healing.
From Carol's list on middle-grade mysteries about multigenerational family secrets.
Want books like Broken Strings?
Our community of 11,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Broken Strings.
Browse books like Broken Strings
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in violins, Jewish history, and Elvis Presley?
11,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about violins, Jewish history, and Elvis Presley.