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Bonnie Farmer - Author
A childhood story about music, friendship and adapting when illness interrupts a much-loved activity. Millie is an imagined character; Oscar Peterson’s childhood and musical path provide the real-life inspiration.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA childhood story about music, friendship and adapting when illness interrupts a much-loved activity. Millie is an imagined character; Oscar Peterson’s childhood and musical path provide the real-life inspiration.
Tuberculosis, weakened lungs and a long hospital stay are part of Oscar’s childhood in the story. These illness-related scenes may be worth noting for a child who finds hospitals or serious illness difficult.
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