Scout Is Not a Band Kid
(A Graphic Novel)
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
A young girl in middle school will do whatever it takes to meet her favorite author—even if it means joining her school band! A contemporary graphic novel about making your dream come true—and the friends you make along the way.
When Scout learns that her favorite author is doing an exclusive autograph session at the end of the year, she's determined to be there! She officially needs a plan...and when she finds out that her school's band is heading to the same location for their annual trip, an idea takes shape. Being a band kid can't be that hard, right?
As it turns out, learning how to play an instrument when you can’t even read music is much, much, MUCH tougher than expected. And it’s even harder for Scout when her friends aren’t on board with her new hobby. Will she be able to master the trombone, make new band friends, and get to her favorite author’s book signing? Tackling everything seems like a challenge for a supergenius superfriend supermusician—and she’s just Scout.
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White Ontario eighth grader Scout Martins will do anything to meet the elderly creator of her favorite character—magical, trombone-wielding Posaune Warrior Princess. When Scout's father says that local festival AlmonteFest, where the creator is slotted for what could be a last appearance, is too far to attend, Scout finds her own way: by lying about having previously played trombone, she joins a school band that is headed to the festival. Though Scout's mercenary scheme initially prompts comedic panic, it's soon juxtaposed against the focus of trombone first chair Merrin Lafreniere, who's working to earn a spot at a competitive arts high school. After Merrin is tapped to mentor Scout, interfering with Merrin's routine, the two find that they both enjoy Posaune Warrior Princess, and the duo's initial clash becomes a heartfelt friendship. Employing rounded, fluid linework reminiscent of Heartstopper, and introducing the school's variously diverse characters via character sheets, which detail pronouns and stats, debut creator Armstrong excels at portraying characters' expressive reactions, for example Scout's mortification at accidentally throwing her trombone's sleeve during a concert. Back matter discusses characters' development and design, and includes a number of four-panel shorts. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 8–12.
Customer Reviews
Vary good
I have it in person from my school library and it’s super good highly recommend it