An American Girl in Italy
Aubrie Dionne
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Contents
Chapter Three: Never-ending Songs
Chapter Five: A Chance in the World
Chapter Nine: The Best of the Best
Chapter Nineteen: A Favor to Ask
Chapter Twenty-Two: New Meaning
Chapter Twenty-Three: Final Count
I started writing because my flute students urged me to publish the stories I made up in their lessons. My books are influenced by my undying love of Star Wars and Star Trek, and by my own musical life. When I’m not writing, I teach flute and play in orchestras.
You can follow me on Twitter @AuthorAubrie.
For the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras for taking me on an unforgettable tour of Italy in high school and inspiring the setting for this book.
Chapter One
You may now turn on all electronic devices echoed through the intercom of the Boeing 747 as music to Carly’s ears. After nine and a half hours of practicing her oboe