# Golden Boy: Beethoven's Youth - Hardcover

by **Mikael Ross** (Author), **Nika Knight** (Translator)

**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection**

Master cartoonist Mikael Ross (_The Thud_) tells the story of Beethoven from 1778 to his first major public appearance in Vienna in 1795. It begins when the family is living a difficult life in Bonn. Father Johann battles with alcoholism and is deep in debt. Only young Ludwig and his talent at the piano offer any hope for the future -- if only he would stop composing his own pieces and just play what's expected of him.

Author Ross was asked to do a small comic for the Beethoven Society. Through this opportunity, he discovered the diaries of the baker's son that lived downstairs from Beethoven's family, the content of which inspired _Golden Boy_. As in his previous book, _The Thud_, Ross skillfully mixes humor with empathy and pure social drama, crafting a coming-of-age story that transcends its biographical subject matter. His colorful, expressive style and mastery of the language of comics are perfectly suited to the tall task of capturing Beethoven's timeless music visually.

**Number of Pages:** 194

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 10.6 x 8.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 07, 2022

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