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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Egmont USA
Publication date April 7, 2015
Pages 237
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Book category Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13 9781606845660
ISBN-10 1606845667
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.25 by 8 in.
Weight 0.45 lbs.
Availability§ Apply Direct
Original list price $9.99
Other format details juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Playing in a punk rock band brings peace to a bullied teen in Len Vlahos's debut novel.

A severely burned teenager. A guitar. Punk rock. The chords of a rock 'n' roll road trip in a coming-of-age novel that is a must-read story about finding your place in the world...even if you carry scars inside and out.

In attempting to describe himself in his college application essay--help us to become acquainted with you beyond your courses, grades, and test scores--Harbinger (Harry) Jones goes way beyond the 250-word limit and gives a full account of his life.

The first defining moment: the day the neighborhood goons tied him to a tree during a lightning storm when he was 8 years old, and the tree was struck and caught fire. Harry was badly burned and has had to live with the physical and emotional scars, reactions from strangers, bullying, and loneliness that instantly became his everyday reality.

The second defining moment: the day in 8th grade when the handsome, charismatic Johnny rescued him from the bullies and then made the startling suggestion that they start a band together. Harry discovered that playing music transported him out of his nightmare of a world, and he finally had something that compelled people to look beyond his physical appearance. Harry's description of his life in his essay is both humorous and heart-wrenching. He had a steeper road to climb than the average kid, but he ends up learning something about personal power, friendship, first love, and how to fit in the world. While he's looking back at the moments that have shaped his life, most of this story takes place while Harry is in high school and the summer after he graduates.

Also available in hardcover (ISBN 978-1-60684-439-7) and electronic book format (ISBN 978-1-60684-440-3)

Editions
Hardcover
Book cover for 9781606844397
 
from Egmont USA (January 21, 2014)
9781606844397 | details & prices | 237 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.80 lbs | List price $17.99
Paperback
Book cover for 9780373161096 Book cover for 9781606845660
 
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Egmont USA (April 7, 2015)
9781606845660 | details & prices | 237 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.45 lbs | List price $9.99
About: Playing in a punk rock band brings peace to a bullied teen in Len Vlahos's debut novel.
With Rebecca Bond | from Harlequin Books (July 1, 1985); titled "Bed and Board"
9780373161096 | details & prices | List price $2.50
This edition also contains Bed and Board
CD/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9780804167260
 
With Lincoln Hoppe (other contributor) | Unabridged edition from Listening Library (January 21, 2014)
9780804167260 | details & prices | 5.00 × 6.00 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.40 lbs | List price $40.00

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