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008			151015s2015 ||| eng d
020			_a9781847442277 _qHardback
035			_a(Nz-Kotui)3784091
035			_a(OCoLC)926105080
035			_a(Nz)16118888
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100	1		_aAlbom, Mitch.
245	1	0	_aMagic Strings of Frankie Presto, The / _cMitch Albom
260			_aLondon : _bLittle, Brown Book Group , _c2015
300			_a512 p. ; _c198 x 126mm
500			_aHardback
520			_aAt nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is unique, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realises, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures -- with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear, to change one last life ...
650			_aGuitarists _xFiction.
650			_aPopular music _vFiction.
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