February 2014 Children's & Young Adult Maverick Backlist

Sparkle's Song Samantha Hale, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Sparkle's Song
Samantha Hale, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson


Sparkle’s life feels empty without music, so when she hears music coming from the forest she cannot help but follow it. 

Sparkle is sent to live with her Aunt Millicent in the middle of nowhere. Sparkle’s radio is banned from the house. One day whilst playing outside, Sparkle hears beautiful music coming from the forest and goes in search of it but soon finds herself lost amongst the trees. There she meets a songbird and a group of talking instruments and learns why her aunt has banned music. Upon returning home Sparkle persuades her Aunt to play the piano with her.