At age 5, he composed a minuet. By 6 he was performing for royalty. The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius. Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes readers around Mozart's world — from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings and queens of the age, learn of the young Mozart's favorite games, and see the clothes he wore and the new musical instruments of the time. The lively text gives readers an appreciation of Mozart's vast legacy of immortal music. Launch date: 2007.