LiteraryYoung Adult
Track this book
You choose which shelves are public. Progress and read dates stay yours.
About
The Forums (David and Polly, and the children Myra, Sebastian, Wolfgang and Ethel) live in a house called Apple Bough, and are a very musical family. David is a pianist, and considered one of the best accompanists in the country. Polly had been training to be a professional singer before her marriage: after her marriage she gave up training, and became an artist. All of the children can play the piano nicely, but Myra, Wolfgang and Ethel are "born amateurs". Sebastian plays remarkably well, but there seems to be something missing. However, when he is four David and Polly realise that the…
More by Noel Streatfeild
All books
More like this
Reviews
Rating integrity
HealthyCounted ratings come from accounts older than 7 days and were made on or after publication. Finished readers weigh ×1.0. Readers who have not finished yet weigh ×0.5. Did-not-finish ratings are shown but not counted.
Editions
4 editions- Paperback · English · 1990Apple Bough (Lions)Collins · 256 pages · 9780006737650
- Other · English · 2014Little, Brown Book Group Limited · 256 pages · 9780349010915
- Other · English · 2000Collins · 253 pages · 9780006755401
- Other · English · 1967Penguin · 204 pages · 9780140303087
FamiliesJuvenile literatureBrothers and sistersGifted childrenJuvenile fictionViolinists