Mark Llewelyn Evans ABC of Opera

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Discover the thrilling story of opera with Jack, Megan and the time-travelling Trunk.Go with them to Florence, Italy and back to 1597, the beginning of the Baroque era, to meet Professor Peri, the inventor of opera, Perfect Purcell, Too Hot to Handel, and a host of other barmy composers. Al lis fun and games until Cruel Cromwell arrives to stop the party. Will Jack and Megan find the courage to tackle the Dark Lord Protector and save opera from disappearing forever?Join us on an unforgettable 500-year journey, told like never before.The ABC of Opera tells thrilling children's stories about composers from the past 500 years up to today, by meeting the composers themselves and hearing their stories in a remarkable new series of four magical tales, as never told before.'The pace and the characterisation are top-class. It's a page turner as well as being full of interesting facts.' Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories'A visual feast. The story of opera told in such a fun and engaging way.' Sir Bryn Terfel CBE, international opera singer