July 8th, 2012 from Flux Books
Toby and Zack’s first gig could make or break their Beatles cover band, the Nowhere Men. But ever since getting dumped by his girlfriend, lead singer Toby can’t quite pull off the Beatles’ feel-good vibe. When Toby finds a note hidden inside his brother’s bass claiming the instrument was stolen, he embarks on a quest to find the true owner—and hopes a girl named Michelle will help him recover his lost mojo along the way.
Music is such a big part of a young person's life, and I love when books let music take center stage. When you throw in Beatles references and UK slang, I'm a little more quick to give the story a try. When Toby thinks his coveted bass is stolen property, he is torn between returning the bass to its rightful owner (if there really is one) or just forgetting what he knows. Things take a turn for the worse when other people start setting their sites on the bass. I really enjoyed the positive friendships between Toby and his bandmates. They are understanding and supportive. It's nice to read about young boys who lift each other up and don't rely on name calling and snide humor all of the time. Toby's relationship with his mother is also refreshing. She is down to earth and treats Toby like an equal voting partner. Young Beatles fans will love this fast, dialogue driven story with a touch of smoochie scenes and mystery.
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