{"product_id":"the-bravest-man-in-the-world-9781481494618","title":"The Bravest Man in the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom master storyteller Patricia Polacco comes the tragic and beautiful story inspired by Wallace Hartley--the musician who played with his band to calm the passengers of the \u003ci\u003eTitanic \u003c\/i\u003eas the ship sank.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne afternoon, Jonathan Harker Weeks didn't feel like practicing the piano. So his grandfather decided to tell him a story to show how much of an impact music can have. When he was a child growing up poor in Ireland, his mother made sure he learned to play the fiddle, despite their challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter his mother passed away and he was on his own, Jonathan's grandfather fell asleep hiding in a mail sack and was taken to a ship. When he woke up, he realized he was on the \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e on its maiden voyage, and it was there that he met Wallace Hartley and Mrs. Weeks, a kind man and woman who took him in. Then one night, the majestic ship hit an iceberg. He and Mrs. Weeks were put on a lifeboat--and Mr. Hartley and his band bravely continued to play to calm the crew and passengers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story of Wallace Hartley is true and he is known throughout the world as a hero. The \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e Patricia Polacco offers this stunning and heartbreaking picture book to celebrate the memory and bravery of a single man who used the power of music to comfort thousands of people during a catastrophic situation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Keeping Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing Cup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFiona's Lace\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Trees of the Dancing Goats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabushka's Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Rotten Redheaded Older Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSticks and Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePalace of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524575498514,"sku":"9781481494618","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2c49a461-8538-445b-b252-3691154dbed2.jpg?v=1731182710","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bravest-man-in-the-world-9781481494618","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}