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Rock On

A story of guitars, gigs, girls, and a brother (not necessarily in that order)
By Denise Vega (Hardcover Book, 2012)
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 as the mini version of his sports-star brother, 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: It's hard to rock out in high school.
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    • Format: Hardcover Book

    • Price: $17.99 US/$19.99 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316133104

    • On Sale Date: 03/05/2012

    • 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 as the mini version of his sports-star brother, 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: It's hard to rock out in high school.

Denise Vega is the author of Grandmother, Have the Angels Come?, Click Here, and Access Denied. Her website is www.denisevega.com.
  • "In this thoughtful tale, sibling rivalry is taken to the next level. Both Ori and Del prove to be likable characters in their own respective ways." (SLJ).

  • Praise for Click Here:
    "Immediate and funny." (Kirkus).

  • Praise for Access Denied:
    "Entertaining and real." (Kirkus).

Formats

  • 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: $17.99 US/$19.99 CAN
  • Pages: 304
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316133104
  • On Sale Date: 03/05/2012
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: 03/05/2012
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: 03/05/2012
Rock On
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $9.99
  • ISBN-13: 9780316192453
  • On Sale Date: 03/05/2012
Rock On
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Juvenile Fiction

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Juvenile Fiction / Social Issues - Friendship

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