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Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick

Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie

Jordan Sonnenblick

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · April 29, 2014

A Young Adult pick for readers exploring Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie.

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Who it’s for
School, a jazz band, and family upheaval share space in a story balancing laughs with heartbreak.
Themes
A sibling's illness, Family coping, Sibling relationship
Genres
YA Illness & Disease Stories, YA Sibling Stories, Music Stories for Teens

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About this book

A brave and beautiful story that will make readers laugh, and break their hearts at the same time. Now with a special note from the author! Steven has a totally normal life (well, almost). He plays drums in the All-City Jazz Band (whose members call him the Peasant), has a crush on the hottest girl in school (who doesn't even know he's alive), and is constantly annoyed by his younger brother, Jeffrey (who is cuter than cute - which is also pretty annoying).

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But when Jeffrey gets sick, Steven's world is turned upside down, and he is forced to deal with his brother's illness, his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece, his homework, the band, girls, and Dangerous Pie (yes, you'll have to read the book to find out what that is!).

Rhythm and Real Life

School, a jazz band, and family upheaval share space in a story balancing laughs with heartbreak.

Come here for

  • Drum-kit details and the awkwardness of a school crush
  • A funny, grounded take on growing up

Expect

  • A brother’s illness reshaping everyday family life
  • Humor alongside genuine emotional weight

Where it sits

Music Stories for Teens76%
YA Illness & Disease Stories52%
YA Sibling Stories45%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • YA Sibling Stories
  • Music Stories for Teens
Authors
Jordan Sonnenblick
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
April 29, 2014
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
A sibling's illness · Family coping · Sibling relationship
Reading lane
Coming of Age