A Violin for Elva

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 15, 2015

Review

A sweet story of a young girl's wish for a violin that is finally met when she grows old. As a young girl, Elva hears beautiful music one day. From that moment, on she knows she MUST have a violin. Unfortunately, her parents are not in agreement with her. Undeterred, Elva instead uses her imagination to "play" the violin every day throughout her childhood. In adulthood, she is still interested in the violin but is too busy to pursue. In her old age, Elva has an empty feeling and feels badly about not being able to play the violin. Fortunately, she realizes that it is never to late to try something new and satisfies her dream of playing the violin. It takes determination and pluck for her to do so and although her playing may not be perfect, she is satisfied with her music making. The soft watercolor illustrations complement the gentle text in this gentle story. An enjoyable read for children ages 4 to 8.

Overall Book Score: good