Musical Andy: The Story Of A Kidnapped Boy (1881)

by William Skinner

Book Overview

Musical Andy: The Story Of A Kidnapped Boy is a novel written by William Skinner and first published in 1881. The book tells the story of a young boy named Andy, who is kidnapped from his wealthy family's home in New York City and taken to a remote island in the Caribbean. Despite his difficult circumstances, Andy is a talented musician and finds solace in playing his violin. As Andy adjusts to life on the island, he meets a cast of characters, including a kind-hearted doctor, a group of runaway slaves, and a wealthy plantation owner. Through his interactions with these individuals, Andy learns about the harsh realities of life outside of his privileged upbringing and begins to develop a deeper understanding of the world around him.Throughout the novel, Skinner weaves together themes of class, race, and identity, as well as the power of music to bring people together. The book is a captivating tale of adventure and self-discovery that has stood the test of time, remaining a beloved classic in children's literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120329906
• ISBN13: 9781120329905
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"