The Kingdom of Back

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she'll go to make history remember her--perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood.

Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only one Mozart.

Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish--to be remembered forever. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age--her tyrannical father has made that much clear.

And as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true--but his help may cost her everything.

In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.

Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/03/2020
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.90w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781524739010
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 507240 / Kingdom of Back


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2019 pg. 54
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 80
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2020
Publishers Weekly 01/27/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2020 pg. 141
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites, Legend, and Warcross series. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry as an artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing games, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles with her illustrator-author husband, Primo Gallanosa, and their family.