Gr 3–6—With utter charm and imagination, Hoyt takes apart an event from history, the near-destruction of Carnegie
Hall, and puts at the center the very esteemed Stern, who stopped it. Hickey's illustrations make a song of every
page, and children will take away a lesson of civics, a love for music, and a full heart for a good cause.

Summary
Carnegie Hall, which opened in 1891, was home to many of the greats! Talents including Duke Ellington and Albert Einstein graced the stage. In 1960 a major real estate tycoon decided they wanted to demolish Carnegie Hall along with many other buildings in the city for a new project. Violinist Isacc Stern will do anything in his power to stop it and save Carnegie Hall.

Review
I really liked this book by Megan Hoyt and illustrated by Katie Hickey. In a beautiful picture book that in child friendly terms explains the story behind the Carnegie Hall we know today. I have walked by Carnegie Hall, but never knew the controversy over knocking it down! I learned a little too!

This book reminds me of Burn: Michael Faradays Candle by Darcy Pattison. It is another narrative nonfiction book about a famous person. Burn is more science focused while this text is the story of saving Carnegie Hall. ( )