True Blue

by Sigmund Brouwer, Cindy Morgan

Overview

Elle is on the road as an opening act for Johnny James, the biggest star in country music. Touring is everything she's ever dreamed of, but it has unexpected downsides: crazy fans, jealous backup singers, weird rules on the tour bus. But when something goes terribly wrong during a performance, Elle struggles to figure out how she can make things right with her fans, her father, her record company and with her friend Webb.

True Blue continues the story that began in Billboard Express.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459815827
Publisher:	Orca Book Publishers
Publication date:	01/16/2018
Series:	Orca Limelights Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Sigmund Brouwer is the author of over 20 novels for adults and dozens of books for children. He visits over 150 schools per year to deliver his Rock and Roll Literacy presentation, reaching about 60,000 students per year. Sigmund lives in Red Deer, Alberta. For more information, visit www.sigmundbrouwer.com.
Cindy Morgan is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. A two-time Grammy nominee, Cindy is an adjunct professor of songwriting at Nashville's Belmont University. For more information, visit www.cindymorganmusic.com.

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2019

Gr 6–9—The "Orca Limelights" series, which tells the stories of young adults exploring their passions for the performing arts, is back with two new titles. Raw Talent centers on Paisley, an aspiring singer-songwriter. When she decides to perform for a fundraiser, she has to overcome her mother's skepticism, her classmate's jealousy, and her own stage fright. In True Blue, Elle is struggling during a tour with a famous country music star, dealing with the pitfalls of fame and fighting for her musical integrity. While this series will have particular draw to readers interested in music and performance, the appeal will reach beyond, with heavier themes like family drama, new romance, and disordered eating. Book covers featuring performers with guitars and microphones reflect the edgier, more mature nature of the series. VERDICT Written at a fourth and fifth grade reading level, this series is on the longer side for hi-lo books targeted toward middle school readers; however, their authentic story lines will keep realistic fiction fans engaged.

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