  | Scout is not a band kid Author: Armstrong, Jade | |
| Price: $19.78 | ||
Summary:
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. In graphic novel format.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.00 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 516736 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/22)
Booklist (05/01/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/05/22)
The Hornbook (00/03/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2023 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. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
