Scout is not a band kid

Title:

Author:

Armstrong, Jade, author, illustrator.

ISBN:

9780593176238

Personal Author:

Armstrong, Jade, author, illustrator.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York : RH Graphic, [2022]

Physical Description:

263 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm

Abstract:

Scout joins her middle school's band in order to go on the band's annual trip and meet her favorite author, but she is forced to face the music when the trombone section leader realizes Scout does not know how to play.

Reading Level:

Ages 8-12. Random House Graphic.

Language:

English

Genre:

Graphic novels.

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Summary

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.

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

In this debut graphic novel, middle-schooler Scout joins band for completely selfish reasons: she's in it for the end-of-the-year trip to an anime festival. Scout has a burning desire to meet the author of her favorite comic, and her ticket to the show is learning trombone, which she accomplishes with the help of Merrin, her overachieving section leader. This title takes a lot of cues from typical Japanese manga style, including the author notes and extra strips at the end of the book. The beats and pacing are just what a fan of manga would feel familiar with, even though the setting is slightly different, as the cast of characters are generally from Canada. All the elements of a great middle-grade story are there: school drama, figuring out priorities, and positive representations of supportive friendships. Scout is a relatable character for any nerdy kid, especially those who like drawing or crafting or who have other very specific hobbies, and it feels like a win when she finds some pals who share her interests.