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~ Diane Payne (Author), Kristen Bailey (Editor)
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Growing up can be tough! Especially with a punk-rock radio host for a mom. And without a dad around. Layla wants to fit in, but she's part Egytian. She looks like a father she hasn't met. She wonders how her life would be different if her mother hosted a show for NPR instead of their community radio station. Layla never knows what her mom will say on the air. She'll talk about her period, strange dates, weird people at bowling alleys, anything. Everyday she worries her mom will talk about her acne or something else way too personal. A New Kind of Music looks at fitting in, finding out how families can be different and still work, and about fitting in with the community. Service is a big part of Layla's life, along with her music. It's making everything work together that causes problems.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Brilliant Book Press (December 10, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1427622140
  • ISBN-13: 978-1427622143
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,241,977 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A story about family and a girl growing up , December 19, 2007
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A New Kind of Music is about a young girl (Layla) that's dealing with the same things other kids her age struggle with. She has to depend on her friends, like her best friend Kristen, and needs them like real kids need their friends. She wants to fit in with them and worries because her mom is on the radio. She talks about wanting a normal life and wonders how her life could be different. She starts to like a boy and has to deal with those kinds of feelings for the first time. Layla also wants to know about her dad because her mom chose to raise Layla by herself. I appreciate reading a story about a family that isn't "traditional" but it works. A New Kind of Music is a fun, warm read with great, strong characters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book That Makes You Think!, December 19, 2007
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I really enjoyed this book. In a wierd way, it reminded me of Gilmore Girls because there's this tight group of community friends who all seem to enjoy doing things together. It made me jealous I didn't live in that town.
This is a good book for kids to read because it makes you think about homeless shelters, stray animals, AIDS, and just being a teen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Book was Awesome!!!, December 15, 2007
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This book was great!! I loved the wild and crazy family. After reading this book, I adopted a cat and a dog! Everybody needs to go out and buy this awesome book!!!!!!!
The author was AMAZING!!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
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