First published 1986
A group of children decides to start their own pop group, filled with excitement about making music together. They gather instruments, practice songs, and imagine performing for audiences. But creating a band proves harder than they expected. The children must figure out who plays what instrument, how to work together when they disagree, and whether their musical dreams can survive the reality of actually making music. Margaret Mahy tells their story with warmth and humor, capturing both the joy of creative collaboration and the challenges young friends face when they try to turn their big ideas into something real. The children learn that making music together means more than just the sounds they create.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, music
Vibes: emotional, heartwarming, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, friendship
24 pages · Unknown Binding · The Wright Group