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The maestro

by Tim Wynne-Jones (1996)

About this book

Fleeing from his brutal father, fourteen-year-old Burl arrives at the remote cabin of an eccentric genius who in just one day changes the young man's life forever.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe maestro Lead Character

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