Camrose inherits the responsibility for an ancient bone flute and must endure fire, danger, and more at the hands of two time-traveling rivals who will stop at nothing to claim the flute as their own.
Traces the history and development of the flute from its origins in the twelfth century to the present day, focusing on the relationship that has bound the instrument, its music, and performance technique together through eight centuries of shifting musical tastes and practices.
Feeling abandoned by her parents and her best friend, sixth grader Jenna worries that her severe stage fright will spoil her performance at a flute competition-- until she gets to know a class misfit who is a good musician and an even better friend.