What happens when a boy loses the one thing that connects him to the world
— his singing voice?
The Boy Who Lost His Voice is a beautifully illustrated story about music,
cathedrals and churches, courage and hope. Through an evocative narrative
and more than 130 original drawings, Ellen van Schoten takes the reader on
a journey through time and place, where music becomes a language of its own.
A book for everyone who believes that music can give us a voice — even when
words fail.
The book was first published in Dutch and has received enthusiastic responses
from readers.
Prior to publication, the renowned British composer, educator and conductor
Oliver Tarney, wrote a review.
Oliver Tarney:
“The boy who lost his voice is a wonderfully charming and beautifully written
and crafted book that combines storytelling, history, music and art in a truly
original way. As Willem searches for his lost singing voice (as so many boys
his age do), we are taken on an amazing journey through Delft to Worcester in
the United Kingdom. We discover the stories of buildings, towns, cathedrals
and landscapes as Willem searches for his lost voice. I particularly love how
the stories of each place becomes part of Willem’s own story, helping guide
and transform him. The book is rich in wonderful historical detail, yet always
remains warm, engaging and accessible. Ellen van Schoten’s exquisite original
drawings bring every scene vividly to life, adding another layer of beauty and
imagination to an already captivating tale. A delightful celebration of music,
place, and self-discovery
