{"product_id":"anna-marias-gift-paperback","title":"Anna Maria's Gift - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanice Shefelman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Papp\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReissued with a fresh look and added content, the Stepping Stones History series is kid-friendly and Common Core ready \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Anna Maria's father dies, she moves to an orphanage in Venice. Though she misses her father, she knows he will always be with her, as long as she has his beautiful violin. Luckily, the orphanage is also a renowned music school, with a teacher who is none other than composer Antonio Vivaldi. But when her violin is stolen, Anna Maria must search Venice's bridges, streets, and canals. Will she ever find it--and can she ever be happy in Venice without it? This lyrical historical-fiction story captures Venice, the joy of music, and how kindness can make a scary new place feel like home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHistory Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJANICE SHEFELMAN's love for children's books from an early age led to careers as teacher, librarian, and writer. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eA Paradise Called Texas, \u003c\/i\u003e was a Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee. Since then she has written dozens of children's books, including the Step into Reading Young Wolf series. You can visit her on the Web at ShefelmanBooks.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 7.65 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna Maria's Gift\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725963759679,"sku":"9780375858826","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9c00914ab558cbad39a155fa7e170211.webp?v=1765108671","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/anna-marias-gift-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}