Camilla: A Tale of a Violin Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso

"Camilla: A Tale of a Violin" by Charles Barnard is a biography that tells the story of Camilla Urso, a famous violinist. Starting in Nantes, France, the story follows her tough but determined chase of music, even though her family didn't have much money. It's about a young girl who dreams big in a time when most violinists were men. When Camilla was young, she lived in a nice town and a musical family. She loved music, especially the violin, and really wanted to learn. At first, her mother wasn't sure, and not everyone thought girls should play. But her father knew she was talented and found her a great teacher. The story shows how hard she worked to get good at the violin. We also see how people reacted to her goals and how she dealt with problems while learning music, which all helps her become successful later on.