teenlibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
Nothing controversial about this young middle grade book-or that interesting.
8th grade boy lost his mother last year, his dad is depressed, he has to leave his too expensive music middle school, move, and make all new friends.
Except he’s very clear he doesn’t want to make friends, he wants to make a band.
Clunky, uninspired, and predictable story. Eddie’s voice can only be described as ‘cool’ so many times. The not romance was awkward and he shows he liked her by not talking to her, being rude, and not taking the bus with her even though it was winter and cold.
8th grade boy lost his mother last year, his dad is depressed, he has to leave his too expensive music middle school, move, and make all new friends.
Except he’s very clear he doesn’t want to make friends, he wants to make a band.
Clunky, uninspired, and predictable story. Eddie’s voice can only be described as ‘cool’ so many times. The not romance was awkward and he shows he liked her by not talking to her, being rude, and not taking the bus with her even though it was winter and cold.
aasplund's review
4.0
Terence Kato the new kid at school and he's looking to start a band - one just as good as the band he played bass in at his old private school before his mom died. But finding bandmates can be tougher (and more surprising) than Terence ever thought it would be. He might even find some friends along the way.
This was an ADORABLE middle grade book about some kids starting a jazz band that ultimately becomes more trip-hop and way hipper than any of them assumed it would be. The characters were unique and believable, the plotline was fun, and the ultimate message of friendship was perfect for a middle grade book.
Also, it's full of 14-year-olds who know more about music than most adults, so that was fun.
Highly recommended for young music lovers and for those who love heart-warming stories.
This was an ADORABLE middle grade book about some kids starting a jazz band that ultimately becomes more trip-hop and way hipper than any of them assumed it would be. The characters were unique and believable, the plotline was fun, and the ultimate message of friendship was perfect for a middle grade book.
Also, it's full of 14-year-olds who know more about music than most adults, so that was fun.
Highly recommended for young music lovers and for those who love heart-warming stories.
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