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Band nerd / by Sarah Clawson Willis ; illustrated by Emma Cormarie.

Willis, Sarah Clawson, (author). Cormarie, Emma, (illustrator.).

Summary:

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]

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Publisher, dates, and paging may vary.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12.

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Middle school students > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Middle schools > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Children of alcoholics > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Bands (Music) > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Competition (Psychology) > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Accidents > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Graphic novels.
Social issue comics.
School comics.
Coming-of-age comics.
Comics (Graphic works)

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Mars Hill Library J 741.5 WIL (Text) 30229101388378 Juvenile Graphic Novel Checked out 08/10/2026

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