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The Piano
A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read.
Written for Learners of English by Rosemary Border.
One day, a farmer tells a farm boy to take everything out of an old building and throw it away. 'It's all rubbish,' he says.
In the middle of all the rubbish, the boy finds a beautiful old piano. He has never played before, but now, when his fingers touch the piano, he begins to play. He closes his eyes and the music comes to him - and the music moves his fingers.
When he opens his eyes again, he knows that his life is changed for ever . . .
Written for Learners of English by Rosemary Border.
One day, a farmer tells a farm boy to take everything out of an old building and throw it away. 'It's all rubbish,' he says.
In the middle of all the rubbish, the boy finds a beautiful old piano. He has never played before, but now, when his fingers touch the piano, he begins to play. He closes his eyes and the music comes to him - and the music moves his fingers.
When he opens his eyes again, he knows that his life is changed for ever . . .
64 pages, Paperback
Published August 17, 2000
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November 8, 2017
وأنا أقرأها شعرت بأنني أقرأ قصة لطفل ،جميلة جدًا على الرغم أنها قصيرة من أجل التعلم .
تتكلم عن أنطوني إيفانز الفقير المزارع الذي صار موسيقار وتحديدًا غازف بيانو ،نوعا ما هي على النمط الكلاسيكي حيث الصعوبات قليلة والحياة وردية حتى لطبقة الكادحة الفقيرة .
تتكلم عن أنطوني إيفانز الفقير المزارع الذي صار موسيقار وتحديدًا غازف بيانو ،نوعا ما هي على النمط الكلاسيكي حيث الصعوبات قليلة والحياة وردية حتى لطبقة الكادحة الفقيرة .
March 26, 2021
اصلا کاری به سطح و زبان داستان ندارم. چون داستان خیلی خیلی راحتی بود ولی من با خوندنش یاد یه جمله از دزیره و کمی هم داستان فیلم ملکه شطرنج افتادم. جمله ی دزیره که سعی کردم به انگلیسی بنویسم اینه:
Do you believe in luck?
No, I believe in strange accidents
Do you believe in luck?
No, I believe in strange accidents
February 9, 2019
It makes me cry and I don’t know why. It’s lovely short story.
January 9, 2022
The Piano is a great book and a very simple way of narration of Antony Evans's life story. His life's turning point began after he started to work under Wood's farm when he found an old shiny piano in the midst of rubbish. So he was really lucky enough to meet a good farm owner and most cardinals was the part that Antony himself so much dedicated to inflame the hay of his desire into becoming a great musician.
December 3, 2019
A very short warm and classic story, the words are very simple and easy to read and understand. Its also a legend of a musician. God will open another for you while closing one window. The rich maybe will not be rich forever, so do the poor. But, the most important thing this story telling us is: NEVER STOP WORKING HARD.
May 13, 2023
It's been nearly twenty years since I last read the book, but it's as beautiful and moving as it was then - something about the memories of going chapter by chapter during 1st Grade English lessons and the freedom of delving into the book once home from school is unforgettable and beautiful.. I would recommend that everyone read the book at least once for it invokes a nostalgia for a time gone long past ( p.s: being 6 or 25 does not at all affect the feelings such a first or a repeat reading is likely to invoke so please don't hesitate to pick it up if you need a quick and easy but good read with all pun intended)
February 6, 2018
Tony Evans was from poor family and not good at school work, but he was a lucky boy.
He got a job in the farm and worked hard for his job.
He got an old piano and play the keys secretly every evening after work
He got find by an teacher who taught him free lessons
He got send to college of Music by Mr. Woods, who was his farmer boss
..is it really he was a lucky boy?
...He is hard working and honest boy and he found his true love...
He got a job in the farm and worked hard for his job.
He got an old piano and play the keys secretly every evening after work
He got find by an teacher who taught him free lessons
He got send to college of Music by Mr. Woods, who was his farmer boss
..is it really he was a lucky boy?
...He is hard working and honest boy and he found his true love...
August 2, 2020
This was a really touching story. I didn't know what to expect when I first read it but for some reason it really got to me.
The story was a journey the led a poor farm boy to become a world class pianist. Although it was short, I couldn't help but feel the eagerness of this young boy and his love for music.
The story was a journey the led a poor farm boy to become a world class pianist. Although it was short, I couldn't help but feel the eagerness of this young boy and his love for music.
July 3, 2018
Wonderful story, that I don't regret reading. It's been years or rather, I'm not sure I ever did this, that I chose a book to read, based on it's summary, but I don't regret it with this one, even though it's a short story. :)
September 20, 2018
I have finished reading this for 54 min.
The story was formed with old memory of Sir Anthony Evans, main cast of this story.
He actually had amazing talent, but his effort made him such a happy life filled with love, I think.
The story was formed with old memory of Sir Anthony Evans, main cast of this story.
He actually had amazing talent, but his effort made him such a happy life filled with love, I think.
September 26, 2022
It's quite a story for ESL learners like me. The book is about another geniune musician and how he makes his own success and obtains his lover. If you are an ESL learner, this is a recommendation for enchancing your reading skills regarding the length and lexical resources.
November 22, 2022
Tendo em vista que o objetivo dessa coleção é treinar o inglês de alguém que estuda a língua, ele é bom no que faz. Não é uma história incrível, está bem longe disso, serve mais para estudar a língua inglesa mesmo. Vale a leitura, se você for estudante de inglês e de piano.
January 1, 2023
It was so warm story. It might was littlebit simple, but the last scene of this story was so moving for me.
This book was not too short, but also not too long, words choices were not so difficult aswell, It was so great book for me as a English learner who wanna more enhance my reading skill.
This book was not too short, but also not too long, words choices were not so difficult aswell, It was so great book for me as a English learner who wanna more enhance my reading skill.
September 20, 2017
amazing!!!!
May 28, 2020
Lovely book.
November 30, 2020
It's a very good way to entertain and study English.
February 22, 2021
Beautiful💕
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May 26, 2021Lucky linda
January 4, 2022
I loved the simplicity of the book and the innocence of the narration. The inspiring story of Anthony Evans is really contagious.
May 7, 2023
It’s easy and interesting to read.
It makes me happy.
It makes me happy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2023
cheating the system by reading short stories to reach my goal faster
April 3, 2024
Inspiring in some way but at the same time I didn't care about the characters and the convenient plot.
I read it for my english class.
I read it for my english class.
October 19, 2024
Great for whom would like to practice English in a very quick and easy way!
October 14, 2025
Boas palavras para praticar/aprender, história não prende. O final do livro é muito fofo! Para aprender 10/10 Para passar o tempo 7/10
January 10, 2022
The book is a beautiful story about a poor boy who made his own fortune with his hard work. I liked the narration and the simplicity of the language.
November 4, 2013
1. Publisher= OXFORD
Book Series= OXFORD BOOKWORMS
Level= 2
2. 11/3=40min + 11/4=30min = 70min in total
3. 7words summary:
boy-poor-farm-piano-conpetition-won-happy end
4. Do you have any thing which makes you addicted or interested in so much?
―――Yes, I have. For me it's camera. Scince I was a high school student, I've been interested in taking pictures. I started to have a camera with no particular reasons, but now it's my biggest hobby and I beleive it will be the forever hobby in my life.
5. I really liked this story because I was moved by the ending. At first I couldn't find the connection between the boy who worked at farm and the piano, but gradually I noticed the piano was the thing that changed the boy's life. I liked the expression "When his fingers touch the piano, he begins to play. He closes his eyes and the music comes to him - and the music moves his fingers." I could feel the magical power of the piano, so it was interesting for me. I learned it's important to be interested in something and make an effort to do my best.
Book Series= OXFORD BOOKWORMS
Level= 2
2. 11/3=40min + 11/4=30min = 70min in total
3. 7words summary:
boy-poor-farm-piano-conpetition-won-happy end
4. Do you have any thing which makes you addicted or interested in so much?
―――Yes, I have. For me it's camera. Scince I was a high school student, I've been interested in taking pictures. I started to have a camera with no particular reasons, but now it's my biggest hobby and I beleive it will be the forever hobby in my life.
5. I really liked this story because I was moved by the ending. At first I couldn't find the connection between the boy who worked at farm and the piano, but gradually I noticed the piano was the thing that changed the boy's life. I liked the expression "When his fingers touch the piano, he begins to play. He closes his eyes and the music comes to him - and the music moves his fingers." I could feel the magical power of the piano, so it was interesting for me. I learned it's important to be interested in something and make an effort to do my best.
July 8, 2015
1, OXFORD Level 2
2, 07/08 100 minutes
3, Family
Poor
Work
Farm
Piano
Competition
Famous
4a, Anthony who is a man called Tony by everyone. There are six people in his family. Therefore, his family is poor. Even though Anthony is thirteen years old, he has to work for family to make money. He worked for farm. One day, he finds a piano in his work place. He has never played the piano so far. However, he played the piano very well. His friends and worker were very surprised. He took part in a piano contest. He won this contest. Then, he became a famous pianist.
4b, I was surprised because even though he has never played the piano, he played the piano very well. Actually, I can play the piano too. However, I can't play the piano without practicing. I thought he is a piano prodigy.
5, I really enjoyed this book because I was able to know a story of a man who became a famous pianist in the world in this book. I thought that it is important for me to know about a human story because it is useful to change my life.
2, 07/08 100 minutes
3, Family
Poor
Work
Farm
Piano
Competition
Famous
4a, Anthony who is a man called Tony by everyone. There are six people in his family. Therefore, his family is poor. Even though Anthony is thirteen years old, he has to work for family to make money. He worked for farm. One day, he finds a piano in his work place. He has never played the piano so far. However, he played the piano very well. His friends and worker were very surprised. He took part in a piano contest. He won this contest. Then, he became a famous pianist.
4b, I was surprised because even though he has never played the piano, he played the piano very well. Actually, I can play the piano too. However, I can't play the piano without practicing. I thought he is a piano prodigy.
5, I really enjoyed this book because I was able to know a story of a man who became a famous pianist in the world in this book. I thought that it is important for me to know about a human story because it is useful to change my life.
July 22, 2016
1. Oxford 2nd level
2.5/18 80min
3. Piano poor farmer talent school marriage teach
4a. Favorite passage
"But one day I shall be rich and famous. Then I'll come back again, and I'll ask you to marry me." She gave me a long, loving look. Then she laughed. "Oh, Anthony," she said. "Don't wait until you're rich and famous. Ask me now!" So I did-and here we are!
4b. Anthony was so poor however Linda was rich girl so firstly it was impossible love when they young. Though old piano their love started. Finally they are married. 4a was story when Anthony ask her marry so o choose this heartwarming passage.
5. At the first half, there are a little about piano so I didn't understand what is related to piano. The accident that Anthony found a old piano and that was unnecessary for farmer changed his life. That part of story is not impression thing however at the end of story Anthony and Linda married so it wad heartwarming.
2.5/18 80min
3. Piano poor farmer talent school marriage teach
4a. Favorite passage
"But one day I shall be rich and famous. Then I'll come back again, and I'll ask you to marry me." She gave me a long, loving look. Then she laughed. "Oh, Anthony," she said. "Don't wait until you're rich and famous. Ask me now!" So I did-and here we are!
4b. Anthony was so poor however Linda was rich girl so firstly it was impossible love when they young. Though old piano their love started. Finally they are married. 4a was story when Anthony ask her marry so o choose this heartwarming passage.
5. At the first half, there are a little about piano so I didn't understand what is related to piano. The accident that Anthony found a old piano and that was unnecessary for farmer changed his life. That part of story is not impression thing however at the end of story Anthony and Linda married so it wad heartwarming.
October 24, 2014
10/24=60 minutes
1. The Piano
2. Poor
3. Farm
4. School
5. Competition
6. Linda
7. Musician
"Where are you now, Mrs Lark?" He thought. "Do you remember Tony Evans? You gave us a lot of happiness, Mrs Lark. Thank you. Thank you." His hands flew over the piano keys. Beautiful sounds filled the theatre.
This sentences from when 'Tony' played the piano in the competition and perhaps when he became 'Anthony'. I chose this sentences because I believe the most delightful or unforgettable memory gives huge impact to the person's future.
I love this story. It is using so beautiful English expressions such as "The music sang in his mind. It travelled along his arms. His fingers danced over the keys. He was in another world."
It just amazing and made me feel clean. One thing I learned from this book is everyone has a talent, and they are waiting for you to be discovered.
1. The Piano
2. Poor
3. Farm
4. School
5. Competition
6. Linda
7. Musician
"Where are you now, Mrs Lark?" He thought. "Do you remember Tony Evans? You gave us a lot of happiness, Mrs Lark. Thank you. Thank you." His hands flew over the piano keys. Beautiful sounds filled the theatre.
This sentences from when 'Tony' played the piano in the competition and perhaps when he became 'Anthony'. I chose this sentences because I believe the most delightful or unforgettable memory gives huge impact to the person's future.
I love this story. It is using so beautiful English expressions such as "The music sang in his mind. It travelled along his arms. His fingers danced over the keys. He was in another world."
It just amazing and made me feel clean. One thing I learned from this book is everyone has a talent, and they are waiting for you to be discovered.
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