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2025 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father.
8-12 Years
8.1" x 5.8" Hardcover
272 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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"For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune. As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute"--

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2025 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books

A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.

For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.

As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute. But just when she thinks she's hitting all the right notes, an accident leaves Lucy unable to play, and her mother threatens to withdraw her for poor grades. Now Lucy must choose: sabotage Tolli or give up on her dream.

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"An insightful and optimistic yet realistic portrayal of coping with parental addiction." - Kirkus Reviews

"Sincere look at a student pursuing her dreams amid life's turmoil." - Publishers Weekly

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.25 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Publisher: Harperalley

Theme: Friendship

Format: Hardcover

Author: Sarah Clawson Willis

Language: English

Street Date: April 22, 2025

TCIN: 92301199

UPC: 9780358447863

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-3894

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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