The magic strings of Frankie Presto [DAISY talking book]

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Title:

Author:

Albom, Mitch, 1958- author.

Added Author:

Konicek, James, narrator.

Publication Date:

2016

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2016

Physical Description:

1 computer optical disc (9 hr., 54 min.) : sound; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

Music narrates the life of Frankie Presto, from his time in Spain after the Civil War, where he was raised by a blind music teacher, to his death in America. Frankie immigrates to America with only a six-stringed guitar. As he plies his craft, he realizes its effect on people. Bestseller. 2015.

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: James Konicek.

Technical Details:

Plays on DAISY talking book players and software only; DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression rate 32.

Accessibility Note:

DAISY 2.02 standard; MP3 compression at 32 kbps Requires IBM PC or compatible; double speed or faster CD-ROM drive; sound card and sound output device; DAISY playback software or DAISY talking book player. Also plays in CD-MP3 player or computer with MP3-capable software.

Subject Term:

Guitarists -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction.

Orphans -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 -- Refugees -- Fiction.

United States -- Fiction.

Genre:

Historical fiction.

Talking books.

Language:

English