Location
Where does Ada's Violin take place?
Paraguay
Who is the main character?
Ada Rios
What instrument did Noelia play?
Guitar
Who is the author?
Susan Hood
Who told Ada and Noelia stories and songs of great musicians at night?
Their dad
Where did the Recycled Orchestra perform?
Cateura, Asuncion, and Bogota, Colombia
Who is Ada's grandmother?
Grandmother Mirian
Who were the Recycled Orchestra asked to tour with?
A famous rock band
Who is the Illustrator?
Sally Wein Comport
Who signed Ada and her sister up for lessons?
Grandmother Mirian
Who is Ada's younger sister?
Noelia
Where did the class practice?
They played outside, even though it was very hot and there were storms.
What were some of the bands that Grandmother Miram liked?
The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and Creedence Clearwater Revival
What is the name of the band who made their instruments from recycled materials?
Les Luthiers
What is the name of the music teacher?
Favio Chavez
What did Senor Gomez use to fix the big hole in the drum?
X-Ray Film
Why was Ada frustrated in music class?
There weren't enough instruments to go around.
Who is the boy who plays cello?
Bebi
Which character is Favio's friend, a ganchero, and a carpenter?
Nicholas (Cola) Gomez
What did Senor Chavez teach in addition to music?
He taught them to respect themselves and each other, to be committed when you start something, be kind, and polite.
What was Ada's violin made out of?
Paint can, aluminum baking tray, fork, and pieces of wooden crates
What are the gancheros?
Recyclers