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When Rich’s girlfriend asks him to play at a protest rally, he jumps at the chance, only for the police to appear and land him in hot water. The situation worsens by the anniversary of his uncle’s drug‑overdose death, which has left his father withdrawn. In frustration, Rich opens a locked cabinet containing an electric guitar signed by Jimi Hendrix. As he holds the instrument, he is suddenly transported to the side of a road in 1969, finding himself at the Woodstock Festival. There he encounters a teenage version of his dad and his uncle, learning new truths that could change his life forever. The novel blends music, family dynamics, and a fantastical time‑travel twist to explore friendship, parent‑child bonds, and the power of music.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Jordan Sonnenblick
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