West on the wagon train
E. Cody Kimmel
Following the death of his father, Bill joins a wagon train to the west, where he is befriended by the famous marksman, Wild Bill Hickock.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Marvin makes music
by Marvin Hamlisch (2012)
About this book
Young Marvin loves music and playing the piano but does not like practicing pieces by people named Ludwig or Wolfgang, until he receives valuable advice from his father on the day of a big audition.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreMarvin makes music Lead Character
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