Jacob and the Mandolin Adventure

Name: Jacob and the Mandolin Adventure
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Anne Dublin
ISBN: 9781772602265

Author: Anne Dublin

Narrator: Steven Vlahos

Unabridged: 4 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 10/15/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, Historical Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Jacob’s life is hard in 1920s Poland, where he lives in an orphanage for Jewish children. His days are brightened by playing in the orphanage mandolin orchestra. When an American benefactor arrives with the promise of a new life in Canada at a farm school, Jacob and his friends are thrilled. But can they trust this man to keep his promises?The children travel by train and by ship, facing illness and prejudice along the way. where a stowaway becomes dangerously sick. Jacob, who has become the orchestra’s star player, must overcome his fears and doubts to help his friends and to fulfill his dream to one day play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Inspired by real events.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ on October 19, 2021

In a Nutshell: A decent book for middle-graders. Was strictly okay for me. Not bad, not great. Story: Poland, 1927. Young Jacob has been kept in the local orphanage for Jewish children by his uncle after his parents died. His life is decent here, with many friends and with his mandolin for company, bu......more

Goodreads review by Cara on April 22, 2024

I liked the premise of this book: orphans from Poland 🇵🇱 getting a better home in North America. However, there were undertones of scandal and villainy from Greenblatt that were never realized. Also, I found the ending a let-down. Too much felt unresolved. I did like the photos at the end that showed......more

Goodreads review by JR on October 26, 2022

Lovely story.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on May 05, 2022

Interesting piece of history - the Canadian Jewish Fame School - but a little too YA for my taste.......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on July 26, 2024

A book for teens probably but a very good lesson for us all. Enjoyed the simple listening for a change.......more