10 Best Young Adult Books with a Music Theme
Alright, bookworm buddies! Fasten your seat belts; we're about to dive neck-deep into tales brimming with harmonious enchantment and infused with the pulsating melodies of life. These aren't just stories, they're orchestras, resonating with a tune of their own that beats in-sync with their heart-tugging narratives. Yes, we are exploring the ten best young adult books with a music theme.
Forget your headphones, swap them out for bookmarks, and let's get lost in a different kind of rhythm. These ain't no regular books; they're music sheets transformed into words, jazz, rock, pop, and the classics; they've got it all. These young adult novels strike a chord with their audience; they don't just tell stories; they sing, they dance, they give the readers an experience that's as liberating as an open concert beneath the starlit sky.
Discover characters that breathe music, live music, and are perhaps even a little obsessed–c’mon, we’ve all been there. Embark on a journey that traverses the euphoric heights of musical triumphs and the poignant depths of fails. Be it budding musicians, dreamers yearning for their first concert, or someone forging their identity amidst the raucous noise of life, this list has you covered.
So, loosen up, let's jam to these notes together!
『For the Record』
As the new lead singer of the band Melbourne, Chelsea has only the summer tour to make the band--and their fans--love her, or it is back to boring high school.
Author | Charlotte Huang |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Ember |
Release Date | Nov 01, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Take a Bow』
“Take Glee, toss it in Lincoln Center, shake out the bizarre stereotypes and you get Take a Bow . . . one page turner that has us yearning for an encore.” —MTV’s Hollywood Crush From the award-winning author of Prom & Prejudice and Past Perfect Life comes a story of all the drama and comedy of four friends who grow into themselves at a performing arts high school. Emme, Sophie, Ethan, and Carter are getting ready for their Senior Showcase recital, where the pressure is on to appeal to colleges, dance academies, and professionals in show business. For Sophie, a singer, it’s been great to be friends with Emme, who composes songs for her, and to date Carter, soap opera heartthrob who gets plenty of press coverage. Emme and Ethan have been in a band together through all four years of school, but wonder if they could be more than just friends and bandmates. Carter has been acting since he was a baby, and isn’t sure how to admit that he’d rather paint than perform. The Senior Showcase is going to make or break each of the four, in a funny, touching, spectacular finale that only Elizabeth Eulberg could perform. “This fresh, fun, fabulous read will have you cheering for new beginnings. Five shiny gold stars!” —Susane Colasanti, bestselling author of the City Love series “The cutthroat competitiveness is balanced by quiet, thoughtful moments of soul-searching regarding stardom, the creative process, and doing and sharing what they love. Readers who love seeing underdogs come out ahead will be delighted with the conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly “Realistic dialogue and a healthy dose of teen angst keep the pages turning.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author | Elizabeth Eulberg |
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Price | $6.99 |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Release Date | Apr 01, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
『Heavy Metal and You』
High schooler Sam begins losing himself when he falls for a preppy girl who wants him to give up getting wasted with his best friends and even his passion for heavy metal music in order to become a better person.
Author | Christopher Krovatin |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Push |
Release Date | Jan 01, 2006 |
Source | Google Books |
『Porcelain Keys』
Aria's life is full of secrets--secrets about her mother's death, her father's cruelty, and her dream to go to Juillard. When Aria meets Thomas, he draws out her secrets, captures her heart, and gives her the courage to defy her father. But when tragedy strikes and Thomas disappears, Aria is left alone to transform her broken heart's melody into something beautiful.
Author | Sarah Beard |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Sweetwater Books |
Release Date | Jan 01, 2014 |
Source | Google Books |
『Solo』
Seventeen-year-old Blade, who endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past to navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity.
Author | Kwame Alexander/Mary Rand Hess |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Clarion Books |
Release Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
Source | Google Books |
『A Song for Ella Grey』
When the handsome and strange Orpheus strolls onto the beach and sings, good friends Claire and Ella each find a new understanding of themselves.
Author | David Almond |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Ember |
Release Date | Nov 01, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Audrey, Wait!』
California high school student Audrey Cuttler dumps self-involved Evan, the lead singer of a little band called The Do-Gooders. Evan writes, ?Audrey, Wait!,? a break-up song that?s so good it rockets up the billboard charts. And Audrey is suddenly famous! Now rabid fans are invading her school. People is running articles about her arm-warmers. The lead singer of the Lolitas wants her as his muse. (And the Internet is documenting her every move!) Audrey can?t hang out with her best friend or get with her new crush without being mobbed by fans and paparazzi. Take a wild ride with Audrey as she makes headlines, has outrageous amounts of fun, confronts her ex on MTV, and gets the chance to show the world who she really is.
Author | Robin Benway |
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Price | $9.99 |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Apr 02, 2009 |
Source | Google Books |
『Echo』
Newbery Honor Book New York Times Bestseller This impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller follows three children, in three different times and places, whose lives mysteriously intersect. Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo. Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, Echo pushes the boundaries of genre, form, and storytelling innovation to create a wholly original novel that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.
Author | Pam Muñoz Ryan |
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Price | $12.99 |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Release Date | Feb 24, 2015 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Vinyl Princess』
Summer is here, and 16-year-old Allie, a self-professed music geek, is exactly where she wants to be: working full-time at Berkeley’s ultra-cool Bob and Bob Records. There, Allie can spend her days bantering with the street people, talking the talk with the staff, shepherding the uncool bridge-and-tunnel shoppers, all the while blissfully surrounded by music, music, music. It’s the perfect setup for her to develop her secret identity as The Vinyl Princess, author of both a brand-new zine and blog. From the safety of her favourite place on earth, Allie is poised to have it all: love, music and blogging. Her mother, though, is actually the one getting the dates, and business at Allie’s beloved record store is becoming dangerously slow—not to mention that there have been a string of robberies in the neighbourhood. At least her blog seems to be gaining interest, one vinyl junkie at a time….
Author | Yvonne Prinz |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Release Date | Dec 22, 2009 |
Source | Google Books |
『Chopsticks』
Told entirely with images, this is the story of Glory, a piano prodigy. Brilliant and lonely, Glory falls in love with Frank, who moves in next door, and is soon unable to play anything but the song "Chopsticks."
Author | Jessica Anthony/Rodrigo Corral |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | |
Release Date | Jan 01, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
Finally, this rounds up our top 10 young adult novels with a striking melody strumming through every page. It really doesn't matter if you're musically inclined or can't hold a note to save your life, these stories can convince you to feel the magic! It's hard not to get entranced by the way these authors have intertwined the spellbinding world of music with the emotional roller coaster of growing up. Each story is a unique composition, a symphony of characters and plotlines, taking you on a journey through the highs and lows of human emotions. Who knows? Maybe one day, you would pick up that rusty old guitar or blow the dust off your keyboard. After all, music is a universal language, and these books have simply found a harmonious way to express it. So, jump into these spellbinding stories away from the usual school corridors and embark on a novel musical adventure. It's never too late to discover a new passion!
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