Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Sale price
$553
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

By Barbara Nichol, Scott Cameron (Illustrator)

A young boy's life changes when a musical genius moves in upstairs, revealing the beauty and torment of his world.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 308 ratings
48 pages
$5.95Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

When Beethoven, an eccentric genius, moves into Christoph's home, the young boy's life is turned upside down. Initially filled with anger and embarrassment, Christoph's feelings evolve as he discovers the brilliance and struggles of the composer. Through letters exchanged with his uncle, Christoph learns to appreciate Beethoven's passion for music and the challenges of his deafness. As their friendship grows, Christoph gains a deeper understanding of the beauty and genius that lie within Beethoven's world. Will this unexpected bond change Christoph's perspective forever?

From the publisher

The letters that ten-year-old Christoph and his uncle exchange show how Christoph’s feelings for Mr. Beethoven, the eccentric boarder that shares his house, change from anger and embarrassment to compassion and admiration.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about 1800-1849Books about 18th century
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Eeyore Has a Birthday
Sale price
$1399

Eeyore Has a Birthday

Ages 5–8 · 1926
#1 in Series

Pringle & Finn

2021

Little Book of Kindness

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Women Who Launched the Computer Age

Ages 6–8 · 2016

1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving

Ages 8–12 · 2001

Dodsworth in New York

Ages 7–10 · 2007
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299

The Missing Donut

Ages 3–6 · 2018

Frankie and the Creepy Cute Critters

Ages 7–10 · 2020
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.8
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
March 1, 1999
First published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780531071182

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Elaine R.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo