A Stringy Situation

by Dora Gray

Overview

In this imaginary tale, it is not unusual for inanimate objects to assume life forms, act as though they were humans, or even interact with humans. The story begins with a couple, Mr. and Mrs. String, who are spending a special evening at home. Little do they realize the perils that lie ahead...

A Stringy Situation is a fantasy tale written by writer Dora Gray, Ph.D. This chapter book was originally part of Dr. Gray’s thesis leading to her Master of Education degree from Cambridge College, USA. Her thesis intended to demonstrate how the study of music in any form substantially contributes to higher levels of academic achievement. One of the goals was to help music educators motivate their students to participate more readily and often during class and to aid them with other subjects such as mathematics, by increasing focus and linking concepts. The book stimulates the imaginations of young readers while preparing them for the language of music and all the benefits that it encompasses.

Genre: Fantasy, Ages: 7 and up

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732700611
Publisher:	Gray Publishers
Publication date:	05/21/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Dora Gray, M.Ed., Ph.D., is a former New York City elementary/middle school teacher with a passion for the arts. Along with teaching academics and music appreciation for grades K - 8 in both public and private sectors, she was charged with initiating and conducting an after-school violin program. Dora holds the conviction that music education is essential to enhance the academic ability of children. Dora performs music and poetry throughout New York City and is endorsed by Abiodun Oyewole, founder of The Last Poets. She is currently a staff writer for a major city agency. Dora and her husband Baba Wesley live in Brooklyn where both are Interfaith Ministers and practitioners of holistic healing arts.

Table of Contents

7

Joe and Fred

4

Vinnie’s Birth

14

Niccolo Paganini

15

The Trial

17

The Compass

21

The Journey Begins

22

Lola and Cindy

27

Rome to Genoa

28

The Birthmark

34

Acknowledgments

Editorial Reviews

"A Stringy Situation is a pure delight! Dora Gray skillfully takes us on a journey

filled with challenges, suspense and the power of listening to one's own heart. It will

regale children and adults alike. A Stringy Situation shares a music appreciation

with children and the love of family with us all. My daughter and I adopted each

other which makes this book a joy to read and reread."

--Kim D. Brandon, Writer/Poet, Founding member of the Brooklyn Society

for Ethical Culture Writers Group.

"An enchanting tale which inspires young readers to travel with the characters to

historically fictional places. It truly stirs the souls of future musicians."

--Vincent Ferguson, Founder of Body Sculpt of New York City and creator of

the Children's Sports and Fitness Expo, Speaker, Author, and United States

Navy Veteran.

"Dr. Dora Gray's book, A Stringy Situation, is masterful. the way she intertwines

actual human occurrences, with her main characters being stringed instruments,

is nothing short of brilliant. The messages in this book, to the young and not so

young, alike, make this a must-read. I highly recommend A Stringy Situation to

a world that is in desperate need of positive input at all levels."

--Melvin Blackman, Author, and Founder of The Burning House Project, Inc.

New York.

"What I like about the book is that it gives the reader a surprising view because

of the way it is written and the words that are used. This book makes me want to

learn about instruments because while reading the story, I wondered how many

instruments there are and how to play them; especially sad and happy tones in

violins. I definitely would recommend this book to my peers and teachers because

it inspired me."

--Kennedy Walker, 6th Grade St. Marks Day School, Brooklyn, NY.

"One thing that I liked is that every character was an instrument of some sort,

and every time the boy was looking for his parents, the instrument that wasn't

his parent got bigger and bigger. The book encourages me to learn about a lot of

instruments like the cello, guitar, violin and more. I would recommend it to a lot of

people; especially my school. The book will encourage people to learn how to play

instruments just like me."

--Jordan Walker 7th Grade, St. Marks Day School, Brooklyn, NY.

From the Publisher