The Composer Is Dead
There's dreadful news from the symphony hall—the composer is dead!If you have ever heard an orchestra play, then you know that musicians are most certainly guilty of something. Where exactly were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too...
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There's dreadful news from the symphony hall—the composer is dead!If you have ever heard an orchestra play, then you know that musicians are most certainly guilty of something. Where exactly were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? Is the trumpet protesting a bit too boisterously?In this perplexing murder mystery, everyone seems to have a motive, everyone has an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument. But the composer is still dead.Perhaps you can solve the crime yourself. Join the Inspector as he interrogates all the unusual suspects. Then listen to the accompanying audio recording featuring Lemony Snicket and the music of Nathaniel Stookey performed by the San Francisco Symphony. Hear for yourself exactly what took place on that fateful, well-orchestrated evening.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780061236273 (0061236276)
Publish date: March 3rd 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages no: 40
Edition language: English
The Composer is Dead is another in a long line of books by a mysterious author called Lemony Snicket. He is known best for detailing events of such horrible and tragic natures, he must warn away his readers at every opportunity. Therefore, it is my duty to warn you away from clicking on the subseque...
I've had Lemony Snicket's The Composer Is Dead on my to-read list for a while, only familiar with bits and pieces of it. My library got it in for me via interlibrary loan, and now I know I must purchase a copy to have at the house.Although this musical murder mystery can be read on its own as a pict...
While this book was entertaining for an adult, it was a little confusing for my niece. She says that she really liked all of the instruments in this book, but the resolution to the mystery was confusing and over her head.The story was well written and well told, and from the adult point of view it ...
The Composer is Dead is a fascinating book that seamlessly weaves together narrative, illustrations, and sound. Lemony Snicket is, as previously demonstrated in his middle grade Series of Unfortunate Events books, incredibly clever and great at building tension. Like his novels, this book is hilario...
What on earth took me so long?!? The accompanying CD is really a must!