Dumb just won the Seattle Teen Battle of the Bands competition. Now they are playing on the steps into school. Piper Vaughan isn't sure what to think. They've got the band look down, with a gorgeous lead singer, mysterious base player and the angry girl on lead guitar. They seem to have a lot of energy, that's apparent. But Piper is missing one thing, she can't hear them.
Meet Piper Vaughan, 18-years-old, and deaf since she was 6. Now she is stuck at a school that used to have a great deaf programs, but those got cut. Her best friend has moved away to a school that still has said programs, and now Piper's best hope is her future at Gallaudet University, a college for deaf and hearing impaired students.
Except that her parents just raided her college fund to pay for her baby sister Grace's cochlear implant, a procedure that won't help Piper hear, but will give Grace a chance to grow up hearing. Things at home are stressful to say the least. Her dad stays at home with her baby Grace while her mother works. Her brother Finn is a freshman, trouble and more popular than Piper will ever hope to be.
Managing Dumb (the band) seems to be Piper's best chance to earn some money and get out of the house. Of course, it isn't going to be easy. Lead singer Josh is a ego-maniac who thinks he runs the band, his brother Will is totally into the music, and doesn't say or do anything else. Tash is as abrasive, and Piper may be afraid of confronting her. Add in new members Ed Chen on percussion and pretty girl Kallie, and Piper may have a band, but it's going to take a lot of work to help them make it.
Piper is a strong willed teenager, who just happens to be deaf. She's just as concerned with fitting in at school as she is figuring out her place at home. Of course, there is a little bit of romance in there, and you will see it long before Piper does. Band drama, changing images and life is coming fast at Piper, and it's amazing to read her story.
Author Antony John tells a fascinating tale of music, high school and friendship that will appeal to fans of books like Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Rock Star Superstar, and Heavy Metal and You. Fans of Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix shouldn't miss this book either, as Seattle rock 'n roll history plays a part in this book too!
I'll see you @ the library!
Katie (Now reading Incarceron by Catherine Fisher)
Meet Piper Vaughan, 18-years-old, and deaf since she was 6. Now she is stuck at a school that used to have a great deaf programs, but those got cut. Her best friend has moved away to a school that still has said programs, and now Piper's best hope is her future at Gallaudet University, a college for deaf and hearing impaired students.
Except that her parents just raided her college fund to pay for her baby sister Grace's cochlear implant, a procedure that won't help Piper hear, but will give Grace a chance to grow up hearing. Things at home are stressful to say the least. Her dad stays at home with her baby Grace while her mother works. Her brother Finn is a freshman, trouble and more popular than Piper will ever hope to be.
Managing Dumb (the band) seems to be Piper's best chance to earn some money and get out of the house. Of course, it isn't going to be easy. Lead singer Josh is a ego-maniac who thinks he runs the band, his brother Will is totally into the music, and doesn't say or do anything else. Tash is as abrasive, and Piper may be afraid of confronting her. Add in new members Ed Chen on percussion and pretty girl Kallie, and Piper may have a band, but it's going to take a lot of work to help them make it.
Piper is a strong willed teenager, who just happens to be deaf. She's just as concerned with fitting in at school as she is figuring out her place at home. Of course, there is a little bit of romance in there, and you will see it long before Piper does. Band drama, changing images and life is coming fast at Piper, and it's amazing to read her story.
Author Antony John tells a fascinating tale of music, high school and friendship that will appeal to fans of books like Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Rock Star Superstar, and Heavy Metal and You. Fans of Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix shouldn't miss this book either, as Seattle rock 'n roll history plays a part in this book too!
I'll see you @ the library!
Katie (Now reading Incarceron by Catherine Fisher)