The 39 Apartments of Ludwig van Beethoven

 

 

 

The 39 Apartments of Ludwig van Beethoven

 

Written by Jonah Winter

Illustrated by Barry Blitt

 

Schwartz & Wade, 2006, 40 pp., $15.95

ISBN 13: 9780375836022      (ages: 9-12)

Rating: HR                  Genre: Biography

 

I never thought about Ludwig van Beethoven being funny, but I actually laughed out loud a couple of times. According to the text, Ludwig van Beethoven moved and lived in 39 different apartments during his life. Even with all these moves, Beethoven managed to get all five of his pianos moved to all thirty-nine destinations. Some of the places in which he lived were scary and fascinating. The illustrations were nicely done and depicted the story well. They were kind of messy like Beethoven. (Trade Book)

 

Reviewer:        Stephanie Hancock                            

           Pre-Service Teacher                                                                           

           Middle Level Education

 

Suggested Themes: Biography; Curriculum/Fine Arts/Music

 

 

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