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Description
This "punk" fairy tale is about four young people who form a rock band in L.A. and are immersed in a corrupting pop culture. The plot contains profanity and sexual situations.
Quick Summary
Francesca Lia Block serves up a glittering Los Angeles fairy tale where four teens start a rock band and discover that the music industry's spotlight can burn as bright as it dazzles. Readers will devour the dreamy, surreal prose and the way Block weaves ancient mythology with modern-day struggles against fame, identity, and staying true to yourself. If your kid loves the atmospheric storytelling and raw emotion of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, they'll devour this musical fairy tale with similar intensity. This book is best suited for high school juniors and seniors, ages 16 and up, who are ready for its mature themes and language.