All Together Now (previously published as Sorta Like a Rock Star)
-
-
4.0 • 58 Ratings
-
-
- $8.99
-
- $8.99
Publisher Description
Coming to Netflix this summer as a major motion picture called ALL TOGETHER NOW
Juno meets Stargirl in this fresh and funny yet heartbreaking novel
Amber Appleton lives in a bus. Ever since her mom's boyfriend kicked them out, Amber, her mom, and her totally loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy (aka Thrice B) have been camped out in the back of Hello Yellow (the school bus her mom drives). Still, Amber, the self-proclaimed princess of hope and girl of unyielding optimism, refuses to sweat the bad stuff. But when a fatal tragedy threatens Amber's optimism--and her way of life, can Amber continue to be the rock star of hope?
With an oddball cast of characters, and a heartwarming, inspiring story, this novel unveils a beautifully beaten-up world of laughs, loyalty, and hard-earned hope. The world is Amber's stage, and Amber is, well...she's sorta like a rock star. True? True.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Quick's (The Silver Linings Playbook) first book for teenagers is a searing story of redemption. Exuberant Amber, her dog, and her alcoholic mother live on the school bus her mother drives. Amber's outsize personality, unrelenting optimism, and vocal faith both in people and in Jesus (who she calls "JC" in her chatty prayers) mask her dire circumstances, as well as her mother's neglect, and spur her to find community where other might see outcasts: with disabled classmates, a Vietnam vet with whom she trades haikus, the Korean women she teaches soul songs to improve their English, and the residents at a local home for the elderly. Amber's voice (" JC,' I pray. You see us at the school board meeting? Whatcha know about that, sucka?' ") is matched in its extremity by her supporting cast and by a tragedy, which dramatically alters the novel's course halfway through. Readers may not immediately take to Amber's personality, but it's nearly impossible to remain unmoved as she is brought back from her lowest moments by the very people she refused to give up on. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
A Real, Raw, and Uplifting read
Loved it. It was so honest and funny, I highly recommend it.
Captivating
I read this book in exactly 6 1/2 hours after finishing quicks newest book. This by far is his best story. Even better that silver linings. Emotional, funny. Literally had to get up out of bed at 2 am for a tissue toward the end. Please read and enjoy the goodness of people!
Powerful
Moved me to my core. Loved the characters, loved the message. This author is very talented!