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Rock On: A Teen Booklist
Posted over 3 years ago by Connie C
Is Rock'n roll dead? The teens in these books beg to differ!
Teen Fiction Books That Rock
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“All the Wrong Chords” by Christine Hurley DerisoDealing with the death of her brother, teenager Scarlett Stiles joins a rock band and falls hard for the band's lead singer and local 'bad boy. |
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“Dangerous Creatures” by Kami Garcia and Margaret StohlSiren Ridley and her rocker boyfriend Link move to New York City to make it big with their supernatural band mates in Sirensong, but Caster trouble follows them. Also available in eBook and eAudio. |
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“Encore : an Amplified book” by Tara KellyI lied my way into a band, humiliated them on stage, and got my heart broken by the bassist. Now...we're on tour together. Spoiler alert: It doesn't go well. Amplified series, book 2. |
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“Finding Abbey Road : an Exile novel” by Kevin EmersonTorn between wanting to stay with her band Dangerheart and her soulmate Caleb, and taking off in a different direction at her dream college, Summer travels to London, with Caleb, to unlock the missing songs mystery, but the last clues present an impossible challenge. Exile series, book 3. |
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“Jessie’s Girl” by Miranda KenneallyOn Career Shadow Day, Maya gets paired with pop star Jesse Scott who rose to fame at a young age and has no real friends, and although the last thing Maya wants is to be reminded of how music broke her heart, she and Jesse might be just what the other needs, but can they open up enough to become real friends--or even something more? Hundred Oaks series, book 6. Also available in eBook. |
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“Kill the Boy Band” by Goldy MoldavskyFour fan-girls of The Ruperts, sneak away to a hotel in Manhattan to see their favorite boy band, but when one of them literally drags Rupert Pierpont to their room and they tie him up, things get complicated -- and when Rupert is killed things go from bad to worse. Also available in eBook and eAudio. |
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“Red Velvet Crush” by Christina MeredithTeddy Lee's bitter rivalry with her younger sister and family dysfunction leave her ill-prepared to deal with success, but through music she gains a new perspective and begins to heal. |
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“Scar Girl : A Novel” by Len VlahosTold as an interview with the successful but increasingly dysfunctional band after they reach the pinnacle of success, the bandmates and friends try to cope with the amputation of Johnny's leg, Cheyenne's pregnancy, and Harry's unrequited love for Chey. Scar Boys, book 2. |
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“The Haters : a Book About Being in a Band” by Jesse AndrewsA road trip adventure about a trio of jazz-camp escapees who, against every realistic expectation, become a band. Also available in eBook and eAudio. |
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“This Song is (Not) for You” by Laura NowlinWhen Ramona falls in love with two members of her band, how can she be true to her feelings without breaking up the band? Also available in eBook. |
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