100 word synopsis
Pistachio
By Kartina Jurczynski

Pistachio was orphaned as a wee babe with just his name and his guitar. He is found by a nun, Gusha, who takes a special likening to him. She tries her best to make him a well-rounded individual. But Pistachio has other plans. He cares for Gusha, but the guitar has his heart. This becomes clear when he runs away one night after a fight about school lessons. He goes on his way to become a street musician. He does very well and gets s a gig in a symphony. He conquers.

Katrina Jurczynski
(c) 2009