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Non-classifiable

Offbeat

by (author) Megan Clendenan

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Aug 2018
Category
NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Music, Business, Careers, Occupations
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459817920
    Publish Date
    Aug 2018
    List Price
    $9.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459817944
    Publish Date
    Aug 2018
    List Price
    $7.99

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Description

Fourteen-year-old Rose is sure she's going to become a folk-music sensation, with her best friend, Shilo, at her side.

But first Rose needs to convince her mom to keep paying for her expensive violin lessons. Her mom wants her to join the youth symphony and focus on classical music, in preparation for a music degree at university. When Rose enters a fiddle competition with a unique prize for the winner, she hopes to show her mom she can really can make it as a folk musician.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

About the author

Megan Clendenan has worked for women's rights, mental health and youth empowerment nonprofits as well as for an environmental law group, which is when she realized for the first time that the court system could be a way to help protect human health from pollution and toxic chemicals. She is the co-author of Design Like Nature, part of the Orca Footprints series, and the author of Offbeat, a novel for young readers. Megan lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family.

 

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Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"Appealing, accessible story for teens interested in the arts that will tempt them to become avid readers."

Kirkus Reviews

"Rose's first-person, present-tense narrative is not overwrought with drama, despite the daunting obstacles she faces, and she achieves a convincing new level of maturity. This is a great high/low pick, and the well-paced story and likable characters will have wide appeal."

Booklist

"The author's understanding of the joys and struggles of a young musician comes across very well in her clear writing. The experiences Clendenan captures in Offbeat give great insight into a subject that is not often shown in literature for young people. Offbeat, a fun and quick read, is a welcome addition to any collection."

CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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