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Tripp quietly plays guitar for himself, while Lyla, already a celebrated cellist, feels unfulfilled. When their high‑school practice rooms are combined, the two musicians must navigate their different worlds—one solo, one public—and learn that music and companionship can intertwine in unexpected ways. Their story explores the dynamics of single‑parent families, the pressures of school life, and the healing power of music, offering a fresh look at teenage ambition and interpersonal relationships within a school setting.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mary Amato
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