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Overview

Told in a voice that’s honest, urgent, and hilarious, Struts & Frets will resonate not only with teenage musicians but with anyone who ever sat up all night listening to a favorite album, wondering if they’d ever find their place in the world.
 
Music is in Sammy’s blood. His grandfather was a jazz musician, and Sammy’s indie rock band could be huge one day—if they don’t self-destruct first. Winning the upcoming Battle of the Bands would justify all the band’s compromises and reassure Sammy that his life’s dream could become a reality. But practices are hard to schedule when Sammy’s grandfather is sick and ...

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Overview

Told in a voice that’s honest, urgent, and hilarious, Struts & Frets will resonate not only with teenage musicians but with anyone who ever sat up all night listening to a favorite album, wondering if they’d ever find their place in the world.
 
Music is in Sammy’s blood. His grandfather was a jazz musician, and Sammy’s indie rock band could be huge one day—if they don’t self-destruct first. Winning the upcoming Battle of the Bands would justify all the band’s compromises and reassure Sammy that his life’s dream could become a reality. But practices are hard to schedule when Sammy’s grandfather is sick and getting worse, his mother is too busy to help either of them, and his best friend may want to be his girlfriend.
 
When everything in Sammy’s life seems to be headed for major catastrophe, will his music be enough to keep him together?

Editorial Reviews

Mary Quattlebaum
In this funny, poignant first novel, Sammy and his outsider buddies (including a best friend who may want to transition to girlfriend) emerge as distinct, believable characters; more surprising for a work of teen fiction, the adults are fully realized, too…Jon Skovron perfectly captures that passion—sometimes fierce, sometimes shy—that drives so many young artists to take the raw stuff of life and "transform it into something beautiful."
—The Washington Post
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This first novel about a boy who loves music can be heavy-handed, but it hits enough high notes to be a crowd-pleaser. Sammy is trying to keep his band, Tragedy of Wisdom, together, but with a bullying singer and a spacey bassist, it seems destined to end in disaster. Of course, Sammy’s got his own problems, from his grandfather’s deteriorating health to a good friend who is hoping to escalate their relationship. After a bad open mike night, Sammy is convinced he “can’t sing in front of other people.” The characters are a bit extreme, such as Joe, the band’s rage-ridden frontman from the projects who writes a song about the “sanity closet.” Readers will easily predict the trajectory of Sammy’s story, but even so, this angsty protagonist is an easy character to like, and readers will relate to his struggle with the fact that “[t]hings happened that you couldn’t control.” The use of music throughout, as well as descriptions of what it’s like to play and perform, add flourish to this coming-of-age story. Ages 14–up. (Nov.)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780810941748
  • Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
  • Publication date: 11/1/2009
  • Pages: 289
  • Sales rank: 849,012
  • Age range: 12 - 16 Years
  • Lexile: HL670L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.20 (d)

Meet the Author

Jon Skovron
Jon Skovron

Jon Skovron is the author of Struts & Frets, about which the Washington Post Book World said, “Skovron perfectly captures that passion—sometimes fierce, sometimes shy—that drives so many young artists to take the raw stuff of life and ‘transform it into something beautiful.’” He lives in Washington, DC.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 25, 2010

    Amazing

    I thought i wouldn't like this book coming from the point of view of a girl. I was wrong this book draws you in and keeps you turning pages until the very end. I really connected with characters, they were so real they could've been students in my own school. I almost know you will love this book and if not you'll learn about yourself or find some music you will enjoy listening to.

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  • Posted January 2, 2010

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    A musicians life is a beautiful life!

    Struts & Frets was new and fresh debut from Jon Skavron! I loved the character of our main character, Sammy Bojar. His passion for his love of music just screamed out from each page I read. This was a strong debut for sure and I'm excited to see what else Mr. Skavron has to offer!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 5, 2009

    Great find!

    Great characters, fun read, nice story, very relatable book. I really enjoyed the experience. Perfect YA holiday gift! Glad I happened upon it!

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  • Posted September 1, 2009

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    Buy this book!

    An earthy, earnest, and totally un-selfconscious voice in YA fiction, Jon Skovron's debut is both funny and heartfelt. Protagonist Sammy is trying his best to make his bad band happen, because more than anything, he just wants to play music. But he has to navigate an angry lead singer, his own stage fright, and his charming awkwardness as his best friend becomes his girlfriend. This is a unique coming of age story that's honest and tender, and sometimes laugh out loud funny. Highly recommended.

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