Title: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
Description: The voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures -- with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear -- just before his spectacular death -- to change one last life.
Subjects: Guitarists, Fiction, nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-fiction=2015-11-29, New York Times bestseller, Fiction, visionary & metaphysical, Fiction, fantasy, contemporary, Musicians, fiction, History, Popular music, Magic, Orphans, Refugees, nyt:trade-fiction-paperback=2016-11-13, Family Life, Religious, Amerikanisches Englisch, Civil War (Spain : 1936-1939) cct, Music trade, The Future, Guitaristes, Romans, nouvelles, Musique, Industrie, Futur
Places: Spain, United States
Time periods: Civil War, 1936-1939, 20th century