Mountain Solo - by Jeanette Ingold (Paperback)

About the Book

Tess is a musical genius, but her days as a violin virtuoso are numbered after she blows her big debut in New York City. Arriving at her father's Montana ranch, Tess is drawn into a mystery: a hunt for the wilderness homestead of a lost pioneer who played violin himself.

Book Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Tess's life has been shaped by her violin.
From the moment she picked up the instrument, it's been clear she isn't like other kids. She is a prodigy, and her life is that of a virtuoso-to-be: constant training, special schools, and a big debut before an audience of thousands. But when she blows her moment in the spotlight, she throws it all away, moves away from New York City to join her father in Montana, and tries to lead a normal life--whatever that is.
Tess has hardly arrived when she is drawn into a mystery: a hunt for the wilderness homestead of a lost pioneer who played violin himself. Maybe, through his story, Tess will find the strength to pick up her violin again.

Review Quotes

"The characters are likeable, and their love of music shines through . . . For anyone fascinated by the power of music and its effects on individual[s]."--School Library Journal

"Tess's passion and struggle for her music sing melody, harmony, and detail."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

JEANETTE INGOLD is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Pictures, 1918 and Airfield. She lives and writes in Montana.