Band nerd / by Sarah Clawson Willis ; illustrated by Emma Cormarie.
A middle-grade coming-of-age novel that follows twelve-year-old Lucy Carver as she starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts. While adjusting to the school's high academic and artistic expectations, Lucy also navigates personal challenges at home, including her father's alcoholism. She channels her energy into music, aiming to secure the top flute soloist spot, but faces setbacks when an accident affects her ability to play and her academic performance declines. As tensions rise, Lucy must decide whether to pursue her goals ethically or compromise her values. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and personal growth.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780358447856
- ISBN: 0358447852
- ISBN: 9780358447863
- ISBN: 0358447860
- Physical Description: 258 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Publisher, dates, and paging may vary.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12.
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Available copies
- 34 of 41 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 41 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J 741.5 WIL (Text) | 30229101388378 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Alexander Main Library | GRA J Willis (Text) | 34269001461020 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | J WIL (Text) | 50503300655216 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | J F WIL (Text) | 39488900293749 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | GN J WILLIS (Text) | 31781069112603 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | GN J WILLIS (Text) | 31781069112587 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Denton Public Library | J WIL (Text) | 25908004546995 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Dorothy Wightman Library | JNF 741.5 WIL 2025 (Text) | 30372102065627 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Down East | GN J WILLI (Text) | 34208900253526 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | j741.5973 WIL (Text) | 0020513981207 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/14/2026 |
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