The Opera of the Brigade
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When Abi's brother Seth is gifted a piano by the pianist at the local church, the whole village is suddenly promised a revolution.
Seth, a mere boy of ten years, vows to bring about a revolution in his village by being the first African to perform at the annual Christmas Opera in the village. Very powerful - but does he and his friends bring about the change desired by all in the end?
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