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The Cello Of Mr O

In her book, The Cello of Mr. O, the author shows readers that those left behind during war can also have courage. Children are not affected by the logistics of war. They only want to know when their family members are coming back and when they will be warm, with a belly full of food. As the days of war drag on, the children in this book deal with many emotions. For example, the little girl in the book is angry for having to stay in the war-torn region, longing for her father’s safe return; bored with the lack of school, playground, or library; and afraid of anyone she knows getting killed or hurt. By the end of the book, the little girl learns appreciation and courage from Mr. O, who shows the children that the joys of life cannot be easily defeated, and when shared with others, can replace fear with hope.

Grade Level: 4-5

Genre: Historical Fiction

Format: Picture Story Book

Content:

World History
Music & Art