A Thousand Perfect Notes

Name: A Thousand Perfect Notes
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781408349908
Price: 24.99 NZD
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A powerful and thrilling contemporary YA

By CG Drews

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Summary

A Thousand Perfect Notes by CG Drews is a gripping Young Adult novel that follows the life of Beck, a young pianist under intense pressure from his abusive mother to become a musical prodigy. Beck's life changes when he meets August, a spirited, kind-hearted classmate. As their friendship grows, Beck begins to discover his own voice, finding the courage to defy expectations and embrace his passions.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This story may appeal to you if you enjoy emotionally driven narratives about resilience and the transformative power of music. The book follows the journey of a young pianist under oppressive circumstances as he struggles to find his own voice amidst turbulence. It's perfect for readers who appreciate complex characters and heartfelt tales of personal growth.

An emotionally charged story about the power of dreams, and how passion can turn to obsession.

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An emotionally charged story about the power of dreams, and how passion can turn to obsession.

Beck hates his life. He hates his violent mother. He hates his home. Most of all, he hates the piano that his mother forces him to play hour after hour, day after day. He will never play as she did before illness ended her career and left her bitter and broken. But Beck is too scared to stand up to his mother and tell her his true passion, which is composing his own music—because the least suggestion of rebellion on his part ends in violence.

When Beck meets August, a girl full of life, energy, and laughter, love begins to awaken within him and he glimpses a way to escape his painful existence. But dare he reach for it?

Thrilling and powerfully written, this is an explosive debut for YA readers, which tackles the dark topic of domestic abuse in an ultimately hopeful tale.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Thousand Perfect Notes is praised for its impactful and emotional narrative, focusing on themes like abuse, the redemptive power of music, and the complexities of first love. Reviewers highlight its raw and authentic portrayal of domestic violence while noting its ultimately hopeful undertone. The book is described as both hard-hitting and brilliantly written, with many eagerly anticipating more works from CG Drews.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408349908

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 288

Collections

CG Drews Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

CG Drews is the author of A Thousand Perfect Notes, The Boy Who Steals Houses, and Don't Let the Forest In. CGs work has been translated into five languages and was nominated for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie Medal and won the 2020 CBCA Honour Award. CG lives in Australia, never sleeps and is forever buried under a pile of unread books.

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