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"Edvard Grieg: The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun" by Thomas Tapper is a children's book intended to introduce young readers to one of the most important figures in music history. Edvard Hagerup Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is widely considered one of the foremost Romantic era composers, and his music is part of the standard classical repertoire worldwide. Learning about him can be overwhelming and this book helps simplify the topic by taking you through the journey life took to earn him success.
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