I’m almost done with this book but I couldn’t wait to tell you about it. Ninth grade outcasts Wen, Olivia, Mo, Charlie and Stella are in detention together. They don’t know each other. When a commercial jingle comes on the radio, each one starts doing something–Charlie starts tapping, Olivia sings softly, Mo plays a rubberband, etc. Thus, the formation of the band Lemonade Mouth. But how did they get the name? Are they better than Mudslide Crush, Opequonsett High School’s favorite band or are they horrendous? Each chapter is told by a different band member or student. This is an all around fun read. One of my 2007 favorites. Give it a try.
Ed Goldberg
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