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The Bravest Man in the World - by Patricia Polacco (Hardcover)

The Bravest Man in the World - by  Patricia Polacco (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A story inspired by Wallace Hartley and the Titanic"--Jacket.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From master storyteller Patricia Polacco comes the tragic and beautiful story inspired by Wallace Hartley--the musician who played with his band to calm the passengers of the <i>Titanic </i>as the ship sank.</b> <p/>One afternoon, Jonathan Harker Weeks didn't feel like practicing the piano. So his grandfather decided to tell him a story to show how much of an impact music can have. When he was a child growing up poor in Ireland, his mother made sure he learned to play the fiddle, despite their challenges. <p/>After his mother passed away and he was on his own, Jonathan's grandfather fell asleep hiding in a mail sack and was taken to a ship. When he woke up, he realized he was on the <i>Titanic</i> on its maiden voyage, and it was there that he met Wallace Hartley and Mrs. Weeks, a kind man and woman who took him in. Then one night, the majestic ship hit an iceberg. He and Mrs. Weeks were put on a lifeboat--and Mr. Hartley and his band bravely continued to play to calm the crew and passengers. <p/>The story of Wallace Hartley is true and he is known throughout the world as a hero. The <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author and illustrator of <i>The Keeping Quilt</i> Patricia Polacco offers this stunning and heartbreaking picture book to celebrate the memory and bravery of a single man who used the power of music to comfort thousands of people during a catastrophic situation.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including <i>The Keeping Quilt</i>, <i>The Blessing Cup</i>, <i>Fiona's Lace</i>, <i>The Trees of the Dancing Goats</i>, <i>Babushka's Doll</i>, <i>My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother</i>, and <i>Sticks and Stones</i>. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.

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