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An Instrument for Florenda

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Florenda Little has always wanted to play in a band. Now surrounded by the sounds of music in her small Louisiana town, her school announces a new band class starting after summer break.

Soon after Florenda visits the local music store with her mother, they discover the instrument she wants to play is beyond their budget. This presents Florenda with a tough challenge.

Now, will Florenda be able of play the instrument? Or will her musical aspirations have to wait?

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