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Play, Mozart, Play!

Play, Mozart, Play!


by Peter Sis

  • MUSIC
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

With colorful, exuberant illustrations, children's book author and illustrator extraordinaire, Peter Sis brings Mozart to life in this playful celebration of the musician's 250th birthday. (AST85, $16.99)

Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles (Austria-Hungary, 1769)

Marie Antoinette, Princess of Versailles (Austria-Hungary, 1769)


by Kathryn Lasky

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 238 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The ill-fated future queen of France records life at the Habsburg palace in Austria in this novel-in-diary-format, written by the reliably excellent children's author Kathryn Lasky. For ages 9-12. (FRN342, $10.99)

The Magic Flute, An Opera by Mozart


by Kyr Teis

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Kyra Teis's adaptation of Mozart's opera contains all the classic fairy tale elements. Prince Tamino must save Princess Pamina from her evil mother, the queen. To help him on his quest, three lovely ladies give him a magic flute that will charm both animals and humans. (AST100, $7.95)

In Mozart's Shadow, His Sister's Story

In Mozart's Shadow, His Sister's Story


by Carolyn Meyer

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 368 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Meyers recreates the life of Nannerl Mozart, whose own musical abilities are trumped by her brother's genius. For ages 12 and up. (AUS220, $17.00)

The Star of Kazan

The Star of Kazan


by Eva Ibbotson | Kevin Hawkes

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 404 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

A delightful young adult adventure that twists and turns through fin-de-siecle Vienna. Annika, a foundling taken in by a household of eccentric professors and kind hearted servants, is enchanted by the spectacle of Vienna and the simple pleasures of domestic chores. Her life is turned upside-down when her aristocratic mother unexpectedly reappears in her life and sweeps her off to live in a castle in Germany. (CEU24, $8.99)

Vienna: Mapped Out

Vienna: Mapped Out


by Indagare

  • 2010
  • MAP
  • FAMILY

Featuring "The Essential 3-Day itinerary for families," this full-color mapguide by the savvy editors at the travel site Indagare includes meals, activities and resources for exploring the city with kids. (AST110, $12.95)

 

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