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Rock On

A story of guitars, gigs, girls, and a brother (not necessarily in that order)
By Denise Vega (Trade Paperback, 2013)
Ori Taylor is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the Band To Be Named Later, a garage band he started with his friends. After years of being known only as the kid brother of sports star Del, Ori is looking forward to stepping out of his older brother's shadow, learning to perform in public, and rocking the Battle of the Bands contest. Oh, and maybe finally working up the nerve to talk to a girl in person instead of just over e-mail. But when Del suddenly returns from college, he expects Ori to step back into his role of little brother, just when Ori is starting to come into his own.

With his confidence wavering, will Ori be able to overcome his stage fright and lead the band to rock glory? Will the Band To Be Named Later ever get a real name? Will their best performances remain in the garage?

Denise Vega's deft exploration of brothers, bands, friends, and crushes promises to have readers tuning in page after page, because among all the ups and downs of being a teen, one thing's for sure: We all just want to rock on.
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    • Format: Trade Paperback

    • Price: $8.99 US/$9.99 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316133098

    • On Sale Date: 01/15/2013

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Ori Taylor is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the Band To Be Named Later, a garage band he started with his friends. After years of being known only as the kid brother of sports star Del, Ori is looking forward to stepping out of his older brother's shadow, learning to perform in public, and rocking the Battle of the Bands contest. Oh, and maybe finally working up the nerve to talk to a girl in person instead of just over e-mail. But when Del suddenly returns from college, he expects Ori to step back into his role of little brother, just when Ori is starting to come into his own.

With his confidence wavering, will Ori be able to overcome his stage fright and lead the band to rock glory? Will the Band To Be Named Later ever get a real name? Will their best performances remain in the garage?

Denise Vega's deft exploration of brothers, bands, friends, and crushes promises to have readers tuning in page after page, because among all the ups and downs of being a teen, one thing's for sure: We all just want to rock on.

Denise Vega can't play an instrument to save her life, but she loves music, especially rock and roll. Denise wrote and illustrated her first book when she was twelve and is the author of Click Here, Access Denied, and Grandmother, Have the Angels Come?
  • "Vega has imbued her tale with well-developed characters...readers will appreciate Ori's gently self-deprecating humor and the lively Web postings and texts woven throughout that help tell the story." ( Kirkus Reviews ).

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  • Hardcover Book (1)
    • Hardcover Book, 2012
  • Trade Paperback (1)
    • Trade Paperback, 2013
  • Electronic Book (1)
    • Electronic Book, 2012

Product Details

Rock On
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $8.99 US/$9.99 CAN
  • Pages: 304
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316133098
  • On Sale Date: 01/15/2013
Rock On
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $17.99
  • Pages: 304
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316133104
  • On Sale Date: 01/15/2013
Rock On
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $8.99
  • Pages: 304
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316133098
  • On Sale Date: 01/15/2013
Rock On
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $9.99
  • ISBN-13: 9780316192453
  • On Sale Date: 01/15/2013
Rock On
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Juvenile Fiction

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Juvenile Fiction / Family - Siblings, Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts - Music, Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues - Friendship

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