| My Misadventures as a Teenage Rock Star Contributor(s): Raskin, Joyce (Author), Chu, Carol (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0547393113 ISBN-13: 9780547393117 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Girls & Women - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Dating & Sex - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2010027456 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.56" W x 8.33" (0.40 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Topical - Teen |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 144223 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Rock 'n' roll isn't just about sex and drugs. It's about self-expression, lasting friendships, and self-empowerment. That's what Alex learns after she starts playing bass for a rock band in this almost true story. Joyce Raskin, author and musician, culls from her memories to create this funny, touching, and honest look at what it's like to be a teenager, a girl, and a rock star all at the same time. Also included are a note from the author, instructions on how to play basic guitar chords, advice on songwriting, and more |
Contributor Bio(s): Raskin, Joyce: - Joyce Raskin started playing guitar and bass when she was a young teen. She continued playing and, after graduating from RISD, joined the rock band Scarce. Ten years later, Joyce self-published a book about her experiences in the band entitled Aching to Be. She has since gone on to become a designer of children's books. She lives in Braintree, MA, with her family. Check out more about Joyce and Scarce on Facebook/teenrockstar.Chu, Carol: - Carol hails originally from Tennessee, and from a very young age, made "I'm moving to New York" her battle cry. She has a degree in journalism and a master's in design and has worked at TeenPeople, InStyle, Redbook, and Lucky. Currently, Carol is an art director and she designs books of all sorts. |