Five Flavors of Dumb
By Antony John
The Challenge: Piper has one month to get the rock band Dumb a paying gig.
The Deal: If she does it, Piper will become the band's manager and get her share of the profits.
The Catch: How can Piper possibly manage one egomaniacal pretty boy, one talentless piece of eye candy, one crush, one silent rocker, and one angry girl? And how can she do it when she's deaf?
Piper can't hear Dumb's music, but with growing self-confidence, a budding romance, and a new understanding of the decision her family made to buy a cochlear implant for her deaf baby sister, she discovers her own inner rock star and what it truly means to be a flavor of Dumb.
I really enjoyed this book. Its amusing and entertaining. Its written very clearly with no hidden meanings or “themes” like other suggested readings for English.
The relationships that are formed in the book are very relatable. I am sure we all know the stereo typical people in this book (hence the five flavors). And the dynamics with Piper and her family are so spot on I feel like I know them.
If you like music, rock/punk history, playing an instrument or just like a Good light read, pick up this book from the library.
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