![]() Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” and plenty of winter weather mishaps in the lead-up to Christmas, this is a strong seasonal choice, but the universality of the protagonists’ struggles makes this a title with year-round appeal.Ī well-paced, engaging, heartwarming story. ![]() For Jo it is a chance to perform in a low-stakes environment to defeat her stage fright, and for Ronny it is a chance to make a little extra money just by being his friendly self and chatting with the residents. Fortunately, an opportunity that may help both friends presents itself: a part-time after-school gig helping at a senior living center. In the wake of his dad’s being injured at work, his family has hit hard times financially, lost the town home he grew up in, and now faces scary final notice bills. Her neighbor and best friend, Ronny Russo, is a White boy who has serious anxieties of his own. In fact, her teacher even nicknamed her Jo-Jo Ma, but she has a major hurdle in her way: stage fright. Josefina “Jo” Ramos is a talented young Mexican American cellist with dreams of star soloist success like her idols Carlos Prieto and YoYo Ma. ![]() Though their specific struggles differ, they must work together to successfully squash their fears and meet their deadlines. ![]() Jo and Ronny are neighbors, best friends, and both in a real jam. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |