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Amber Road, a California‑based teen band, embarks on a summer tour after their hit song gains a loyal fan base. The story follows the band’s members—Amber, Tracie, Mark, Sienna, and Lily—as they navigate the pressures of touring, the desire for a record deal, and the complexities of adolescence, friendship, love, and relationships. Themes of alcohol use, dating, and the fragile emotional lives of youth interweave with music, friendship, and the pursuit of artistic success.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: D. L. Garfinkle
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