The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto Characters

This Study Guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto.

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto Characters

This Study Guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto.
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Frankie Presto

Frankie is the main character of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. The novel follows Frankie's entire life from his birth to his funeral. Frankie Presto is a major heart-throb pop star during the 1950s whose origins are a mystery. He disappeared from stardom early on, emerging only sporadically in music history through cult classic recordings rumored to be written by him. The Spirit of Music reveals Frankie's true story: he is the one of the most gifted musicians of all time, born with tremendous music talent.

Frankie is a musical prodigy and a tender soul. There is a sense of destiny about Frankie throughout his life; his circumstances mirror famous Spanish musician Francisco Tárrega. Tárrega's song Lágrima book-ends Frankie's life, sung by his mother at the church Frankie was born in and played at Frankie's funeral. The connection is in keeping with The...

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