The Mozart Girl {Review}

Nannerl Mozart, a 12 year old musician, is living her dream.  Traveling throughout Europe, meeting kings and queens, she and her brother Wolfgang share a special bond as the famous Mozart siblings.  But Nannerl has a secret, one that she hasn't even shared with Wolfgang.  She longs to be a composer.

Working in secret, Nannerl begins her composition while on tour with the family.  In her spare time, she sneaks away to write music and learn the violin.  But between Papa's ideas about women and music, and Wolfi's stealing the spotlight, will Nannerl be able to rise up and make a name of her own?

Loosely based on history, The Mozart Girl gives an inside glimpse into the story of a very famous and talented family.  At the end of the book, the author includes a brief explanation of which "facts" were real and which were fictitious.  While Nannerl was the talented older sister of Wolfgang Mozart, much of this story is fiction.  And while I did enjoy the book, the tone was quite modern and a bit out of character.  This is a book that I would gladly put in my daughter's hands, but with a clear understanding that this story is far from accurate.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.