A Little Schubert
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 1972

A Little Schubert

Written by M. B. Goffstein and Richard Woitach

A composer dances to survive the cold in Vienna.

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39 pages· ~610L
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Bookroo's summary

In a sparse Vienna room, Franz Schubert, a struggling composer, battles the chill with music and dance. As he creates melodies that defy his humble surroundings, will his passion for music be enough to warm his soul and change his fate? Discover the rhythm of resilience in a world where art and survival intertwine.

From the publisher

Living in a bare room in Vienna, short, fat Franz Schubert wrote music and danced to keep warm.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1972)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
39
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 1, 1972
First published
January 1, 1972
Publisher
Harper Row
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060220273

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