{"product_id":"amanda-on-the-danube-the-sounds-of-music-9781771681025","title":"Amanda on the Danube: The Sounds of Music","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure.\"\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLaura Best, author, Bitter, Sweet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves.\"\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eIrene Butler, author, Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve year old Amanda Ross finds herself on an elegant riverboat with her bestie, Leah, cruising down the beautiful Danube, passing medieval castles, luscious green valleys and charming villages. When she is entrusted with a valuable violin by a young, homeless musician during a stop in Germany, a mean boy immediately tries to take it from her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack on their cruise, Amanda struggles to keep the precious violin safe for the poor prodigy. Along the way, she meets a mysterious monk, a Santa Claus look-alike, and the same nasty boy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow Amanda down the Danube, through Germany, Austria and Hungary, as she enjoys the enchanting sounds of music everywhere she goes. She remains on the lookout though, wondering just who she can trust.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to read all the books in this exciting Amanda Travels series!\u003cbr\u003e 1. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in Arabia: The Perfume Flask\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in Spain: The Girl in the Painting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in England: The Missing Novel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. \u003ci\u003eAmanda on the Danube: The Sounds of Music\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in New Mexico: Ghosts in the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in Holland: Missing in Action\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. \u003ci\u003eAmanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A charming and fast-paced story that will delight its young audience as Amanda and Leah travel along the historic Danube River to deliver a very unique and mysterious violin.\" Suzanne de Montigny, Award-winnning author, Shadow of the Unicorn: The Legacy\u003cbr\u003e\"Young readers will have great fun travelling alongside Amanda Ross in this fast-paced mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very last chapter.\" Jan L. Coates, author, A Hair in the Elephant's Trunk\u003cbr\u003e\"A mysterious violin case, two boys and other intriguing characters among ancient castles make this a page turning adventure for young readers.\" Margriet Ruurs, author, My Librarian is a Camel\u003cbr\u003e\"The intrepid Amanda and her friend Leah are off on another lively adventure. Readers may even learn a bit of fascinating European history and geography along the way. A recommended read for 10 to 14 year olds.\" Norma Charles, author, Last Chance Island\u003cbr\u003e\"A mysterious travel adventure with a brave, inquisitive, compassionate heroine. This is a fast-paced, fun read! Amanda will take you on a wonderful, visual, descriptive adventure.\" PJ Sarah Collins, author, Sam \u0026amp; Nate and Elena Collins\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a shining example of great, well-written, age-appropriate middle-grade books! Ms. Foster has something great going on with this series, and I cannot wait to read the next book and see where Amanda goes next!\" Erik Wiebel, thiskidreviewsbooks.com","brand":"Central Avenue Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53190352798039,"sku":"9781771681025","price":11.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/amanda-on-the-danube-the-sounds-of-music-9781771681025","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}