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Rock the Boat

Rock the Boat

Sigmund Brouwer (Author) See More (11)
CELA Library
Lo
Law & Crime | Performing Arts
Music
Orca Book Publishers
4 - 7
9 - 12
CELAAmazonIndigo
Paperback
9781459804555
$9.95 CAD
English
03/01/2015
EPUB [reflow]
9781459804579
$7.99 CAD
English
03/01/2015
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781459804562
$7.99 CAD
English
03/01/2015
Braille
XXX0000673
English
03/01/2015
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Description

Bring the roof down. Rock the boat.

Webb believes that if you want to reach your dreams, you have to live life loud. Make sure that when you look back, you have no regrets. But when a shady music producer steals one of Webb’s songs, Webb finds out how hard it is for a kid on his own in Nashville to get justice. With the help of an unlikely ally, Webb discovers that he has what it takes to succeed: talent, determination and some good friends.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Sigmund Brouwer

Author Bio

Sigmund Brouwer is the award-winning author of over a hundred books for young readers, with over five million books in print. He has won a Christy Book of the Year and an Arthur Ellis Award, and some of his titles were finalists for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award (twice) and the Red Maple Award. Sigmund has captivated students with his Story Ninja writing program during his school visits, reaching over one million students since 1990. His many books in the Orca Sports, Orca Soundings and Orca Currents lines have changed the lives of countless striving readers. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta.

Review Quotes

"Brouwer keeps both chapters and book as short as possible; despite this, his characters shine as individuals, and clearly he has done his research on the dangers the music world poses for new talent...A quick read for music lovers."  — Kirkus Reviews
"Webb is a likeable character and readers will be rooting for him to find justice. There is much to appeal to young singers and songwriters in this book, particularly those who play guitar. There is a web page about Jim Webb and his music, as well as a YouTube video of the title song. These features are solid tools for pulling in reluctant readers. Webb is also a character in two previous novels by Brouwer; many readers will like him enough to want to read more about his backstory."  — School Library Connection
"A fast-moving, easy and enjoyable reading experience that will appeal to many readers. The vocabulary is at-level, but the quick pace and shorter chapters will appeal to reluctant readers who will have a sense of accomplishment when they finish this book...Readers will be cheering for Dean's demise, and they won't be left disappointed in the end."  — CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"A quick, easy and compelling narrative appealing to both genders. Although it is aimed at eleven to fourteen-year-olds, the simple vocabulary, short sentences and brief chapters make it accessible to much younger readers."  — Resource Links
"Will hook readers from the first chapter...True to life and easy to grasp...A suspenseful plot, fascinating details, and a likable protagonist make this title a wonderful addition to hi-lo collections."  — School Library Journal (SLJ)

Biographical note

Sigmund Brouwer is the bestselling author of numerous books for children and adults, including Rock & Roll Literacy and titles in the Orca Echoes, Orca Currents and Orca Sports series. Sigmund is the author of two previous books about Jim Webb: Devil’s Pass, part of Seven (the series), and Tin Soldier (The Seven Sequels). Sigmund and his family divide their time between his hometown of Red Deer, Alberta, and Nashville, Tennessee.