Ada's Violin
The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
Synopsis coming soon.
From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.
Ada RĂos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option.until a music teacher named Favio ChĂĄvez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of materials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Adaâand her townâforever changed. Now, the Recycled Orchestra plays venues around the world, spreading their message of hope and innovation.
Original: $22.83
-70%$22.83
$6.85Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
Synopsis coming soon.
From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.
Ada RĂos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option.until a music teacher named Favio ChĂĄvez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of materials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Adaâand her townâforever changed. Now, the Recycled Orchestra plays venues around the world, spreading their message of hope and innovation.
