{"product_id":"9780062562326","title":"The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Mitch Albom’s epic new novel, the voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, Frankie Presto, a Spanish war orphan raised by a blind music teacher. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America. His only possession is an old guitar and six magical strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Frankie’s talent is touched by the gods, and it weaves him through the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Along the way, Frankie influences many artists: he translates for Django Reinhardt, advises Little Richard, backs up Elvis Presley, and counsels Hank Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrankie elevates to a rock star himself, yet his gift becomes his burden, as he realizes that he can actually affect people’s futures: the guitar strings turn blue whenever a life is altered. Overwhelmed by life, loss, and this power, he disappears for years, only to reemerge in a spectacular and mysterious farewell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its Forrest Gump-like journey through the music world, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Strings of Frankie Presto\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic in the making. A lifelong musician himself, Mitch Albom delivers an unforgettable story. “Everyone joins a band in this life,” he observes, be it music, family, friends, or lovers. And those connections change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformed by Mitch Albom, Roger McGuinn, Ingrid Michaelson, John Pizzarelli, Paul Stanley, George Guidall, Mike Hodge, Robin Miles, Christian Baskous, Tony Chiroldes, Kevin O’Neill, Adriana Sananes, Ken Brown, and Sarab Kamoo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021600276720,"sku":"9780062562326","price":18.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780062562326_p0.jpg?v=1763632139","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780062562326","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}