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Philip: The Story of a Boy Violinist

by Virginia C. Young

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's21 chapters
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Length
21 chapters
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About this book

About this book

A boy raised in the dark, lonely depths of a coal mine finds magic and music in the shadows, imagining coal-fairies and friendly echoes as companions. His cheerful spirit transforms a harsh underground world into a place of wonder and hope.

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Contents

21 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Chapter I Philip’s Home
03Chapter II Dash
04Chapter III Philip’s Mother
05Chapter IV Mag’s Story
06Chapter V Philip’s Father
07Chapter VI A New Friend
08Chapter VII A Mining Tragedy
09Chapter VIII A Great Change
10Chapter IX Trials and Pleasures
11Chapter X Aunt Delia’s Secret
12Chapter XI A Day at Ashden

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