This European-inspired tale explores the boundaries of love, music, and dance. On Elfriede’s sixteenth birthday, she's gifted an enchanted music box, which belonged to a mysterious gypsy. Little did she know that this box came with a heavy burden. To an ordinary person, the box was just a box; but, to someone pure of heart, as she is, it was an eternal bond. In the comin This European-inspired tale explores the boundaries of love, music, and dance. On Elfriede’s sixteenth birthday, she's gifted an enchanted music box, which belonged to a mysterious gypsy. Little did she know that this box came with a heavy burden. To an ordinary person, the box was just a box; but, to someone pure of heart, as she is, it was an eternal bond. In the coming days, she is confronted by an evil sorcerer, who wreaks havoc on her village, tearing away everything that she holds dear. Now alone in the world, she must muster the courage to enter the Black Forests of Germany and cross the soaring countryside of Austria. Elfriede is caught in a game of cat and mouse, and she must elude eerie shadowed creatures while running for her life. While escaping from peril, she becomes friends with magical creatures once rumored to live in the Fern Blackwood’s and, with their aid, a battle plan is struck to make a blow against her evil pursuers and rescue her childhood friend. Elfriede discovers how far her magical bond is interwoven with the music box. Can she unravel the secrets that the music box holds? Does the box hold the key for rescuing her friend and saving herself from an endless pursuit? Or will she fall victim to the sorcerer’s dark magic as many have done before her? With the backdrop of Europe and all its splendor, Music Box will capture the hearts of all ages with its timeless and classic storytelling.
Music Box
This European-inspired tale explores the boundaries of love, music, and dance. On Elfriede’s sixteenth birthday, she's gifted an enchanted music box, which belonged to a mysterious gypsy. Little did she know that this box came with a heavy burden. To an ordinary person, the box was just a box; but, to someone pure of heart, as she is, it was an eternal bond. In the comin This European-inspired tale explores the boundaries of love, music, and dance. On Elfriede’s sixteenth birthday, she's gifted an enchanted music box, which belonged to a mysterious gypsy. Little did she know that this box came with a heavy burden. To an ordinary person, the box was just a box; but, to someone pure of heart, as she is, it was an eternal bond. In the coming days, she is confronted by an evil sorcerer, who wreaks havoc on her village, tearing away everything that she holds dear. Now alone in the world, she must muster the courage to enter the Black Forests of Germany and cross the soaring countryside of Austria. Elfriede is caught in a game of cat and mouse, and she must elude eerie shadowed creatures while running for her life. While escaping from peril, she becomes friends with magical creatures once rumored to live in the Fern Blackwood’s and, with their aid, a battle plan is struck to make a blow against her evil pursuers and rescue her childhood friend. Elfriede discovers how far her magical bond is interwoven with the music box. Can she unravel the secrets that the music box holds? Does the box hold the key for rescuing her friend and saving herself from an endless pursuit? Or will she fall victim to the sorcerer’s dark magic as many have done before her? With the backdrop of Europe and all its splendor, Music Box will capture the hearts of all ages with its timeless and classic storytelling.
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Jamie Stark –
This book was short and sweet which I liked as it wasn’t dragging on. The story kept moving. It was very vivid could imagine every moment. One minute you are getting your heart ripped out and then you feel happy again. It is tragic but has a happy ending (for all who like happy endings). Wish there was a second because my mind just wants to know what happened next! Highly recommend!
Allyson G –
I felt The Music Box was a whimsical fairytale. It had many classical elements; light, dark, love, loss and a dash of magic. It was a fun, light read and I enjoyed the illustrations. There is also a musical score that was composed to accompany the story that I look forward to listening to.
The Grimm Reader –
This book reads like a modern fairy-tale. It has just enough detail to keep it from being a child-written story, but still have that vague and whimsical style like the classic fairy-tales. Music Box creates a story by combing music, dancing, love, magic, and the fighting of good vs. evil. It makes for an idea children's story, and a modern fairy-tale in its own right. Though it is not very long -- 96 pages -- it is a cute and intriguing read, drawing you in as the read. There are some grammar This book reads like a modern fairy-tale. It has just enough detail to keep it from being a child-written story, but still have that vague and whimsical style like the classic fairy-tales. Music Box creates a story by combing music, dancing, love, magic, and the fighting of good vs. evil. It makes for an idea children's story, and a modern fairy-tale in its own right. Though it is not very long -- 96 pages -- it is a cute and intriguing read, drawing you in as the read. There are some grammar related mistakes, but the story draws you in and then you hardly even notice them. I thought this story was super cute and should be more widely read. I have said it before, and I will say it again; the perfect world for this is "modern fairy-tale." That is just what is reminds me of when I read it. It has fairy-tale like characters and plot, and a similar writing style (minus the grammar mistakes). It is a great read for anyone who just wants something adorable, cute, and sappy to read, but would be the perfect story for a children's reading. I loved the thread of music and dancing that accented (music pun) the story. Also, if the story wasn't enough, there is a soundtrack that accompanies it, which is equally as beautiful and whimsical as the story itself. Definitely listen to it (just search Music Box, Vol I Ron Kramer to find it). I love this idea, and could name so many books that would be amazing to have an accompanying soundtrack. I loved how cute this story was and would totally devour another one should the author write one. I highly recommend you give it a go (and listen to the soundtrack! It's beautiful!). Enjoy.
Fiona –
This is such a lovely story. It is a new edition to classic fairytales and reads like a story straight out of a Grimm compilation. While reading this, I could vividly picture the scenes taking form in my mind and it was a fun time. However, I did have two problems with it. The first is that this story really needs an editor. There were many typos that jolted me out of the story, and I had to reread to figure out what was trying to be said. My other issue was that a book really seems like the wro This is such a lovely story. It is a new edition to classic fairytales and reads like a story straight out of a Grimm compilation. While reading this, I could vividly picture the scenes taking form in my mind and it was a fun time. However, I did have two problems with it. The first is that this story really needs an editor. There were many typos that jolted me out of the story, and I had to reread to figure out what was trying to be said. My other issue was that a book really seems like the wrong format to tell this story. The entire time I kept thinking to myself that it would be so amazing and beautiful as a ballet or short animation. Written down, the story seemed a bit clumsy and bare. This isn't to say the story is bad because it definitely isn't. It's one that reminded me of the stories that got me into reading when I was young. Still, I really think that it would be much more impactful in a different medium. I still enjoyed it though and am glad I had a chance to read it!
Bryanna Williams –
I enjoyed the book and the story was really interesting, but unfortunately for me I struggled with how the sentences and paragraphs were written.
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