Mozart in the Future by Tania Maria Rodriques-Peters is a fun book to read. The story begins in present day with a young man named Max. Although very talented, Max is also just a kid who needs to play like any other kid. However, his mother keeps insisting that he practice the piano more. She loves her son, she is proud of his talent and wants him to be the best he can be on the piano. Unfortunately, all the practicing takes a toll on Max and he becomes sick. His doctor prescribes complete rest. While resting, Max has an unusual experience. Thanks to a beautiful woman, The Spirit of Music, Mozart comes to visit! Mozart is the same age as Max and the two boys enjoy earch other's company as they do all sorts of things together. However, Mozart eventually wants to go home - and they have no idea how to get him there. That is when the real adventure begins! Tania's passion for the subject was very obvious as I read the book. Facts about Mozart are woven into the story in such a way that it makes learning natural and enjoyable. I didn't feel like I was "studying" about Mozart, instead I was having fun reading about two boys from two different time periods getting to know each other. Imagine Mozart seeing a television, MP3 player or cell phone for the first time. Sledding, riding the bus, or trying Sachertorte are all new experiences for Mozart. Mozart in the Future is told in its own unique style of story telling. There is a timeline of the author’s life instead of the typical bio. The story of the Sachertorte is included in the back and is accompanied with a recipe so that you can try your own. The delightful illustrations by Pedro Caraca are simple, yet enhance the telling of the story.
You may get your own copy of Mozart in the Future by going to www.rodrigues-peters.com. It is available in the author’s native language, Portugese, as well as German, Spanish, and English. This review is based on a review copy provided by Carston Peters of Rodrigues-Peters in exchange for review. All reviews are my own opinion and without guarantee of either like or dislike.