Meet Vinny, a violin with a heart of gold, who once belonged to Mr. Ivan.
Their beautiful melodies on street corners and in parks brought joy to all who listened, but hard times forced Mr. Ivan to part with his beloved violin.

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—Patti Shene for Roxie, the Traveling RockerInspired by the true story of a special violin that has traveled through my family for three generations.
Meet Vinny, a violin with a heart of gold, who once belonged to Mr. Ivan.
Their beautiful melodies on street corners and in parks brought joy to all who listened, but hard times forced Mr. Ivan to part with his beloved violin. Vinny’s journey takes a new turn when a kind father buys him for his young son, Walter.
As Walter grows up, he and Vinny perform in grand symphonies. In a surprising twist of fate, Mr. Ivan attends one of Walter’s concerts, reuniting him with Vinny. This fun tale of music, love, and connection will resonate with readers of all ages.