A Song Only I Can Hear by Barry Jonsberg (English) Paperback Book

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"First published in Australia in 2018 by Allen & Unwin"--Copyright page.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

When Rob starts getting mysterious texts from an unknown number, he has to make a decision--stay under the radar, or risk being exposed in a way he's not prepared for--in this "stirring" (Booklist) middle grade novel that's perfect for fans of Wonder. Rob Fitzgerald is determined to impress Destry Camberwick, the perfect new girl who he's devastatingly in love with. But that's a difficult task for a painfully shy wallflower who's prone to panic attacks and would rather hang out with his granddad all day. That is, until he starts getting mysterious text messages from an unknown number with challenges designed to encourage him to venture outside his comfort zone. Is Rob Fitzgerald on the road to getting the girl? Or will fear keep him out of the spotlight forever? Powerful, moving, and full of heart and humor, A Song Only I Can Hear is a delightful novel about dreaming big, being brave, and marching to the beat of your own drum.

Author Biography

Barry Jonsberg is an award-winning author who lives in Darwin, Australia, with his wife, children, and two dogs. His books have been published in the USA, the UK, France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, Brazil, Korea, Slovenia, and China.

Excerpt from Book

Chapter 1 1 BECAUSE I'M IN THE TOP English class at school, I attended a writing workshop at a local literary festival a few months back. It was run by a well-known writer for young adults and children. I got a signed novel and I also learned something about the techniques of writing a book (which this is). She went on quite a bit about establishing a narrative voice. I've been thinking long and hard about it. Hi! My name is Rob C. Fitzgerald (don't ask what the C stands for--I'm not telling you on the grounds that it's hideous and embarrassing) and I'm thirteen years old. Then I remembered what the author had said about tone. I looked at the word "Hi!" on the page. It struck me as way too conversational and informal. I hit the backspace button. My name is Rob C. Fitzgerald (don't ask what the C stands for--I'm not telling you on the grounds that it's hideous and embarrassing) and I'm thirteen years old. I put my head in my hands. Think. Be critical. Are the brackets and the words in them necessary? If I'm not going to say what the C stands for (and trust me, I'm not), then why mention it? A tip the writer gave came back to me: the delete key is your best friend. My name is Rob Fitzgerald and I'm thirteen years old. Yuck. Ugly. Keep it simpler still. I'm Rob Fitzgerald and I'm thirteen years old. Two "I'm's in the same sentence. That's a basic mistake. I'm Rob and thirteen. Perfect. If I'm actually determined to be boring. Look, maybe it's best if we pretend this first chapter doesn't exist. If I don't get any better as a writer, you have permission to come to my house, tie me to a chair, and have at my toes with a blowtorch. Which is way better than getting your money back if you're not entirely satisfied.

Details ISBN1534442537 Author Barry Jonsberg Language English ISBN-10 1534442537 ISBN-13 9781534442535 Format Paperback Pages 320 Audience Age 8-12 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-04-27 Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Edition Description Reprint ed. DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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