The Phantom Music Box


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A mysterious music box from the Haunted Museum follows a young girl home in this spooky read by the author of The Titanic Locket. Don’t touch anything in the Haunted Museum! Emma would rather be at her ballet class than at the Haunted Museum, but she can’t miss her best friend’s birthday party. In a spooky exhibit of music boxes, she’s drawn to a particular one, in which a pair of dancers spin slowly to a haunting melody. But that very night, the music box shows up at her door—like it’s following her. Emma dances better than she ever imagined when the music box is playing. But that’s not all. Sometimes the music speeds up, and the dancers seem to move on their own. Emma finds the lid open, music playing, even when she knows she’d shut it before. And then an eye appears in the mirror inside the lid—someone is watching Emma! The more Emma learns about the history of the music box, the more she realizes she needs to break the hold it has over her before it’s too late. But the better she dances when the music plays, the less she wants to! Praise for The Titanic Locket “Hair-raising. . . . Weyn keeps unexpected chills coming. . . . A quick, jittery read.” —Publishers Weekly “Weyn ratchets up the eeriness . . . and quickly builds to a stormy climax.” —Kirkus Reviews




The Music Box


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A young girl finds her destiny in the arms of a duke's illegitimate son, a man who will help her solve the mystery behind her parents death and the music box they left behind.




The Music Box Murders


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The Music Box Murders by Larry Karp released on Oct 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.




The Music Box Kingdom


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The Music Box Kingdom A monarchy stuck in a music box, with its own power battles and royal intrigue. In Summary An old music box that seems to have been lost over time is found by a little girl named Lily in a dusty corner of an attic. It turns out to be more than it seems. Once Lily winds up the music box's delicate mechanism, she is swept away to the center of the machine, where tunes and harmonies rule a bright and magical world. The so-called "Music Box Kingdom" is in danger. This group's future is in danger because the music that makes it appealing is going away. The realm is a beautiful magical place where Lily has to solve puzzles and find secrets. As she enters the world of song, she sees how bad things are there and how important it is for her to bring it back to life. Lily's unplanned trip turns into a very important task. A magical glowing flute leads her on a quest to find the Lost Melody, which is the key to keeping the kingdom's music alive. Along the way, she meets many people who live in the country. There are funny sprites by the Rhythmic River and whispering trees in the Whispering Woods. They all teach her to be wise and kind. These relationships make her more determined, and they also show the way to unity. Lily's adventure, in which she faces the Guardian of Silence and persuades the Symphony of Shadows to share their lost songs, shows how powerful harmony can be and how music can last forever. With the Lost melody in her hand, she brings back the kingdom's tune, creating a bond between herself and the magical place that will last forever. The Music Box Kingdom comes back to life with color and tune after almost dying of lack of activity. A song about bravery, friendship, and the lasting power of music is its only comfort. Chapter 1: What was found in the attic. Lily's house had an attic tucked away in a quiet corner. It was full of old memories and mysteries just ready to be solved. There were a lot of boxes in the attic. Lily chose to check out this empty place one day because she was interested and wanted to go on an adventure. As she climbed the creaky stairs, dust danced in the light beams that cut through the darkness. This created a strange atmosphere that spelled magic and mystery. In all the mess and spiderwebs, Lily saw a very strange thing: a music box. This wasn't any old box; it seemed to be filled with magical energy. It looked very old and had elaborate carvings that told stories of faraway places and times long ago. The music box was interesting; it looked like it had been waiting for Lily to find it. Lily reached out and gently wound the music box. She was so excited that her hands were tingling with anticipation. The first sounds flew into the air, and something amazing began to happen. It wasn't just music; the song was a key to another world. The box's sounds spun around Lily, making a tune that made her feel like she was in a warm hug as the attic around her became fuzzy. Before Lily knew it, the dull attic was gone, leaving behind a world she had never seen before. This was not a normal country; the whole world was singing. As the trees swayed, their leaves rustled in time, making a soft drumming sound. The music made the blossoms bloom at the same time, and their colors were bright and alive. There were notes in the air that made the sky look like it was dawn or dusk. Lily thought the music box took her deep into its heart, where harmony and song were the most important things. The sound of music filled Lily's heart with unimaginable happiness, and her eyes were wide with awe. The music box's hypnotic powers are shown by how smoothly it takes you from the sad attic to this beautiful paradise. It looked like the scene was alive and full of energy because music and color were everywhere she looked. This realization was the start of Lily's biggest journey. She had found a way to get to a world where music was life itself, not just a music box. It was a strange feeling, like you were in a dream world where each note was a paintbrush stroke on this bright globe. Lily knew at that moment that she was about to go on a journey like no other. This adventure would help her find the mysteries inside the old music box and show her the true power of music. Chapter 2: The Salutation of the Queen Lily felt more and more amazed as she explored the music box's bright world. It had beautiful scenery, and the people who lived there were different from anyone she had met before. Nobody else lived in the Music Box Kingdom like them, and happiness and music came to them like air. They danced and sang about Lily. Their voices were like a friendly chorus, and their moves were like a welcome ballet. When Lily was greeted with such warmth, she felt like she had joined a family she had no idea existed. One person stood out from the crowd; they were brighter and more majestic than the others. King Harmony was the ruler of the Music Box Kingdom. Just being around, him was as relaxing as a nice tune. As he got closer to Lily, his smile seemed to light up the whole world. King Harmony was more than just a king; he was the music that made this magical land go. His eyes sparkled with the beauty of a thousand songs, and his robes moved with the ease of a symphony. King Harmony greeted Lily kindly and told her how happy he was to have her here. After that, he told her the secret that had kept their kingdom alive: music wasn't just art or pleasure, it was the main force behind everything. The air was filled with harmonies and melodies that made everything in the land grow. The trees, the wind, and the water all loved them. When Lily understood that music could be more than just nice sounds, she had an epiphany. In this case, music was the very essence of being. But the king told them a scary truth, and his mood got worse. The music that kept the kingdom alive had started to lose its power. The music was not only getting less beautiful, but it was also a threat to the Music Box Kingdom's very survival. The kingdom would lose its color, joy, and life very quickly without music. It was sad to think that such a lively atmosphere could become dull and quiet. Lily was deeply affected by what King Harmony said. She became more determined as she looked around at the happy faces of her new friends, the dancing leaves, and the singing rivers. The kingdom had welcomed her with open arms, but it now faced an existential danger. Lily knew she couldn't just stand there and enjoy the beauty and music at that moment. She had to do something. She was greeted with open arms by the people of the Music Box Kingdom. Now it was her turn to thank them by helping them when they needed it.




A Tennessee Folklore Sampler


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Since 1934 the Tennessee Folklore Society Bulletin has been a respected source on the wonderfully diverse history and traditions of the Volunteer State, but until now that publication's wide-ranging articles have been largely restricted to the society's membership. With the appearance of A Tennessee Folklore Sampler, editors Ted Olson and Anthony P. Cavender provide a broad audience with a rich selection of the work published over the course of this acclaimed journal's seventy-five-year history. Packed with colorful descriptions and analysis of the state's folkways, A Tennessee Folklore Sampler covers all three of the grand divisions of Tennessee--East, Middle, and West-- and includes articles by some prominent students of folklore, among them Charles Wolfe, Charles Faulkner Bryan, Thomas Burton, Donald Davidson, Herbert Halpert, Mildred Haun, Michael Lofaro, Michael Montgomery, and Tom Rankin. Following an introductory section that places the book into historical, cultural, and socioeconomic contexts, A Tennessee Folklore Sampler is divided into ten parts covering material culture, medicine, beliefs and practices, customs, play and recreation lore, speech, legends, ballad and song, instrumental traditions and music collecting, and folk communities. Each part begins with an introduction that places the selections in context and concludes with suggestions for further reading. The appendix features an essay that explores the history of the Tennessee Folklore Society and the evolution of folklore studies of the state. The anthology will be a welcome resource for folklorists and scholars in many fields as well as a special treasure for general readers. With more than sixty illustrations complementing the text, A Tennessee Folklore Sampler presents a vivid overview of Tennessee folk culture that illuminates the very soul of the state. Ted Olson is the author of Blue Ridge Folklife and Breathing in Darkness: Poems, and the coeditor of The Bristol Sessions: Writings about the Big Bang of Country Music. He teaches at East Tennessee State University. Anthony P. Cavender is professor of anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at East Tennessee State University. He is the author of Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia and has published articles in Social Science and Medicine, Journal of Folklore Research, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Human Organization, Appalachian Journal, and American Speech, among others.




The Musical Box Handbook


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The Outlook


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Opening Doors to Reading


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This integrated, technology-based reading curriculum helps you build school-to-work skills in middle school learners-especially those who have reading difficulties. Based on a field-tested program (the STARR curriculum), it is specifically designed to meet student needs in the workplace and uses best practices research, SCANS foundations skills and competencies, and middle school research. Components include speaking, technology, analysis, reading, and research.




Broadway


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This volume is another example in the Routledge tradition of producing high-quality reference works on theater, music, and the arts. An A to Z encyclopedia of Broadway, this volume includes tons of information, including producers, writer, composers, lyricists, set designers, theaters, performers, and landmarks in its sweep.




Tales from Daler Cottage: Unearthing the Hidden Messages within my Children’s Stories


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The following story is true. This book is about my children’s mysteries written between the ages of 9 and 16. The years would have been 1975 to 1982. During this time, I was completely oblivious to a terrible truth about myself. I was living in Daler Cottage, the given name of my childhood home. At the age of 19, I would start a novel called The Lessons. This novel was fuelled by a burning fantasy world that was eating me up inside. For the next thirty years, I would struggle with this novel, unaware of this truth. The story of The Lessons is covered in my other book. Prior to my novel-writing phase, I was writing these mysteries as well as painting and devising plays. I kept a diary between 1977 and 1988, during which I attained a degree in Fine Art. I would continue to write and paint for many years to come. My diaries illuminate the circumstances surrounding the writing of my children’s stories. Unknown to me, clues to this horrific truth have leaked into all my creations like oil bubbling up through the ground. At the age of 51, I finally learned the truth. This book describes the decoding process to find the true meaning behind my children’s mysteries. Due to the nature of this book, names and certain details have been altered in order to protect identities and I am writing under a pseudonym. With images throughout.