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Orca Soundings
Battle of the Bands
By (author):
K.L. Denman
9781551435404
Paperback, Trade
English
Young Adult : Age (years) from 12, Grade (CAN) from 8 - 12, Grade (US) from 8 - 12, Reading age from 12
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Performing Arts / Music
North America
Sep 01, 2006
$9.95 CAD
Active 4.25 x 7 x 0.3 in 128 pages FSC certified – mixed sources C016245 Orca Book Publishers
Active 4.25 x 7 x 0.3 in 128 pages FSC certified – mixed sources C016245 Orca Book Publishers
YALSA Quick Picks 2007, Long-listed
CCBC Our Choice 2007, Commended
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The Lunar Ticks are on their way to the top.
Jay, Kelvin and Cia are The Lunar Ticks, a dedicated band who are convinced they are on their way up. They hope to win an upcoming battle of the bands where the first prize is a full day in a recording studio. Jay is struggling to write new material but finds he lacks the experience to come up with a truly original song. Going up against Indigo Daze, a band from another school, Jay finds himself falling for Rowan, the leader of the other band. When Rowan's guitar is trashed right before the contest The Lunar Ticks are the prime suspects.
Also available in Spanish.
Jay, Kelvin and Cia are The Lunar Ticks, a dedicated band who are convinced they are on their way up. They hope to win an upcoming battle of the bands where the first prize is a full day in a recording studio. Jay is struggling to write new material but finds he lacks the experience to come up with a truly original song. Going up against Indigo Daze, a band from another school, Jay finds himself falling for Rowan, the leader of the other band. When Rowan's guitar is trashed right before the contest The Lunar Ticks are the prime suspects.
Also available in Spanish.
K.L. Denman has written many novels for youth, including the Orca Currents titles Destination Human and Agent Angus. Many of K.L.’s titles have been listed as Best Books of the Year, and Me, Myself and Ike was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary award. She lives in Delta, British Columbia.
"Filled with humour, first crushes and break-ups...Recommended." - CM Magazine
"The short chapter and fast-paced, rock-themed action will appeal to reluctant and struggling readers." - School Library Journal
"It's powerful and attention grabbing, telling a fascinating story of love, life, and music. The characters are wonderful." - Teen Book Review
"In her first novel, K.L. Denman has created engaging and realistic characters. Recommended." - Canadian Book Review Annual
