The Challenge:
Piper has one month to get a paying gig for Dumb—the hottest new rock band in school.
The Deal:
If she does it, she'll become manager of the band and get her share of the profits, which she desperately needs since her parents raided her college fund.
The Catch:
Managing one egomaniacal pretty boy, one talentless piece of eye candy, one crush, one silent rocker, and one angry girl who is ready to beat her up. And doing it all when she's deaf. With growing self-confidence, an unexpected romance, and a new understanding of her family's decision to buy a cochlear implant for her deaf baby sister, Piper just may discover her own inner rock star.
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Reviews
"Complex characterizations, authentic dialogue and realistic ups-and-downs give this title chart-topping potential." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This smart, lively novel captures the downs and ups of young rock and rollers." — The Washington Post
"An entertaining story that is essentially a love letter to rock music." — The Philadelphia Inquirer
"A solid, satisfyingly complex story." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Witty yet thoughtful." — Publishers Weekly
"Written with a reverance for popular music . . . and a respect for its ambitious teen characters." — School Library Journal
"No glittery teen novel here, thank heavens. Five Flavors of Dumb is raw, fresh, funny, and authentic. Piper is my hero." — New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle
"I loved it and laughed out loud. Hilarious and so smart... Five Flavors of Dumb proves that everyone, no matter what, deserves to be heard." — Catherine Gilbert Murdock, author of Dairy Queen
Honors
2011 ALA Schneider Family Book Award winner
Nominated for ten state reader awards
Winter 2010-2011 Kids' Indie Next List selection
IRA Notable Books for a Global Society