Marley Z and the Bloodstained Violin by Jim Fusilli

marley-z-violin.jpgWhen her best friend is accused of stealing a rare violin, Marley Zimmerman, a funky 13- year-old New Yorker, decides to investigate. Danger and adventure follow her through the streets and landmarks of the city as she pursues the thief of the Bloodstained Violin.

fusilli-jim.jpgJim Fusilli is the author of five novels, one non-fiction book, the editor of "The Chopin Manuscript" and The Wall Street Journal's rock and pop critic. 

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