Summary
This book is full of fun, hilarious anecdotes about some of the world's most well known composers. From their romantic lives to their odd quirks and quotes to some of the less positive critique of their works, this book has it all.
Evaluative comments This is a great book to engage young readers in the biographies of composers. While the tone is certainly humourous and flippant, it is still full of very interesting and informative facts. Episodes and anecdotes are told briefly, in a few paragraphs, and sidebars are scattered throughout the book, making it a fun book to read straight through, or simply to browse. While it may not be the most useful book for actual musical theory, it is a great book for entertainment.
Suggested audience
Grades 9-12
Reader’s advisory notes
Appeal terms - Funny, offbeat, browsable
Booktalking hook
Read the introduction, which includes references to some of the more outrageous anecdotes found throughout the book (pp. 7-8)
Reason for inclusion
A fun, hilarious book that will appeal to teens
Category
Nonfiction - Recreational
