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Friedrich Schmidt

This young man who is a gifted musician. He has a facial birthmark, lives in Germany when Hitler is coming to power, and loses himself in music to face challenges in life.

Mike Flannery

This orphan feels responsible for his brother’s future. This character is also an excellent pianist.

Ivy

This fifth grade Hispanic girl, who has spent her life moving around because of her father’s work, is discriminated against when her family moves to a new home.

Fernando

This character has a younger sister, and he goes off to fight during World War II as soon as he is 18.

Otto

This young boy gets lost in the woods and meets three princesses who give him a harmonica.

Kenny Yamamoto

This character is the son of a American-Japanese couple who have been sent to a detention camp during World War II. He is also a...

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