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The magic strings of Frankie Presto / Mitch Albom.
At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures--with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear--just before his spectacular death--to change one last life. --Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062294418
- ISBN: 0062294415
- Physical Description: 496 pages ; 20 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
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| Subject: | Guitarists > Fiction. Guitarists. Orphans > Fiction Magic > Fiction |
| Genre: | Fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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| Arlington Public Library | FIC ALB (Text) | 37812000157581 | Adult Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Athena Public Library | FIC ALB (Text) | 37813000159809 | Adult Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Baker County Library | ALBOM (Mitch) (Text) | 37814002958271 | FICTION | Available | - | ||
| Baker Halfway Branch | ALBOM (Mitch) (Text) | 37814002958339 | FICTION | Available | - | ||
| Cook Memorial Library - La Grande | F Albom, M (Text) | 35178001521122 | Adult Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Enterprise Public Library | FIC Albom (Text) | 30001000326654 | Adult Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Hood River County Library | FIC ALBOM (Text) | 33892100330530 | Adult Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Lake County Main Library - Lakeview | FIC ALBOM (Text) | 37620000842916 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 05/23/2025 | ||
| Milton-Freewater Public Library | FIC Albom (Text) | 37862000356402 | Adult Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Ontario Community Library | ALBOM, Mitch (Text) | 33330004190882 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures--with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear--just before his spectacular death--to change one last life. --Publisher's description.
