Rock On: A Story of Guitars, Gigs, Girls, and a Brother (Not Necessarily in that Order) - Tapa blanda

"Vega has imbued her tale with well-developed characters...readers will appreciate Ori's gently self-deprecating humor and the lively Web postings and texts woven throughout that help tell the story." ""Kirkus Reviews""" "In this thoughtful tale, sibling rivalry is taken to the next level. Both Ori and Del prove to be likable characters in their own respective ways." ""SLJ""" "Ori's honest voice will have readers caring about the outcome...Blog entries from the band's Web site are interspersed, giving an amusing glimpse of the drama among the band's budding groupies, while third-person flashbacks to Ori's younger days take readers behind the music-and behind Ori and Del's strained relationship." ""Publishers Weekly""" "Readers will feel like they have insider information on what it is like to be in a band....This book will be enjoyed by teens who like music, poetry, or a good family story." ""VOYA""" "A smart, absorbing read about music, relationship complexities, and reconciliation." ""Booklist""" "Engaging and smartly paced....Vega has a way with details, creating a pattern of incidents and emotional beats that builds assuredly to the final face-offs between bands and brothers. Likable three-dimensional characters and rock-solid friendships add considerable appeal to this feel-good tale." ""The Bulletin"""