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Handel Who Knew What He Liked


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No. of pages 48

Published: 2001

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This is George Frederick Handel. He looks very satisfied with things. He's smiling a little, as if he's very sure of himself. You'd have to be very sure of yourself to wear a wig that gigantic." So begins this witty, occasionally irreverent story of the life of one of the eighteenth century's greatest composers. From the determined young boy who smuggled a harpsichord up to his parents' attic to practice the forbidden instrument, to the young man in London who wooed the King and Queen of England with his grand Italian operas, Handel was someone who knew what he wanted. This beautifully written and informative book gives a fascinating insight into Handel's life story, documenting his rise to fame, his period of self-doubt and unpopularity, followed by the composition of one of the most rousing picces of music ever written - The Messiah.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Walker Books Ltd .

M. T. Anderson is the author of several critically acclaimed young adult novels including Burger Wuss and Thirsty. He lives in Massachusetts, USA. Paul Fleischman is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults. His book "Joyful Noise: Poetry for Two Voices" won the Newbery Medal. Paul lives in California, USA. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of a number of popular books for children, including "Weslandia" for which he was Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives with his family in Maine, USA.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.

Children's Books of Distinction Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Children's Books of Distinction Award.

This book features the following characters:

George Frederick Handel
This book features the character George Frederick Handel.

George Frideric Handel
This book features George Frideric Handel.