Atbalss stāsta četrus dažādus, valdzinošus stāstus no dažādiem laikiem un vietām. Tas ir stāsts par upurēšanos, ģimeni, draudzību un mūzikas vienojošo spēku. Tas ir sadalīts četrās dažādās daļās: Otto stāsts 1800. gadu beigās Vācijā; Frīdriha stāsts 1933. gadā Vācijā; Maika stāsts 1935. gadā Pensilvānijā; un Ivy stāsts 1942. gadā Dienvidkalifornijā.
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Echo by Pam Muñoz RyanCharacter Comparison
Friedrich:
GermanyBirthmark, faces bigotry because of itFamily are factory workers and musiciansLoves his sister but she becomes brainwashed and supports of HitlerHas to flee Germany when Nazis pursue them for being anti-HitlerDreams of being a conductor
The 13th Harmonica of Otto Messenger
Deal with bigotry and hatred
Friedrich and Ivy:
Ivy:
FemaleSouthern CaliforniaMexican heritageDreams of playing harmonica on the radioDealing with racism and segregationBrother fighting in WWIIFamily are farmers
MaleLearn music from their family
Love music and the harmonicaLove their families and feel responsible for themClose with their siblingsHarmonica gives them comfort and strengthOvercome obstacles to pursue their dreamsTravel to new beginnings
Friedrich and Mike:
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Americans
Ivy and Mike:
PennsylvaniaOrphanCares for younger brotherStays with the wealthy Mrs. SturbridgeDreams of being in a harmonica band and later playing concert piano