Matthew Meets the Man
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4.7 • 6 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Matthew Swanbeck has a classic problem. Back in seventh grade, his dad talked him into playing the trumpet instead of the drums. Now he's a lowly brass player in the school marching band. Until one day he has an epiphany: He can start his own band, play in all the cool rock venues, even go on tour ... if only he can scrape together the cash to buy a drum set. But how will he ever get the money together when The Man thwarts him at every turn, taking taxes out of his paycheck, forcing him to mow the lawn for a measly $10 a week, and creating all of those rules that get in the way of dreams? It's one teen against the system in this light-hearted look at the challenges and rewards of chasing your dreams.
Customer Reviews
My students are going to FLIP!
I bought a few copies of this book because I was looking for something to round out the "dorky-cool skateboard kid who's a little funnier and smarter than everyone else" category of my 6th grade book clubs. They are going to love it because they will relate to it, the writing is funny and accessible, there are rad drawings here and there throughout, and the all feel at least 70% like Matthew.
As a teacher, I like it because the narrator has a clear voice, the plot and pacing are good, and it's a good length and high-interest for my reluctant readers. For my eager readers, I can't wait to use it to point out how specific, thoughtful details can totally make characterization and setting (both of which were very entertaining in this book). My enthusiastic writers will eat this up too. Look! You don't have to write about vampires or dystopia to tell a cool story! You might know a cool story or two too!
And as for my own personal review, it's just a huge smile-inducer. It made me feel nostalgic for those first boyfriend, plan hatching days of high school.