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Suncatcher

Hardback

Main Details

Title Suncatcher
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jose Pimienta
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 211,Width 147
ISBN/Barcode 9780593124826
ClassificationsDewey:741.5
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Random House USA Inc
Imprint Rodale Books
Publication Date 19 May 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Beatriz must create the perfect song in order to free her grandfather's soul . . . but what will be the cost? A fantastical YA graphic novel about creative passion and obsession, great for fans of The Prince and the Dressmaker and Level Up. Filled with music, passion, supernatural secrets, and family, Jose Pimienta's Suncatcher brings to life a contemporary story of a girl growng up in Mexicali, with a supernatural twist and a lot of music. Beatriz loves music. More than her school -- more than her friends -- and definitely more than her homework. After Beatriz discovers that her grandfather's soul is trapped in his guitar, she becomes determined to get him out. But the only way to free him is to play the perfect song -- his perfect song, a song that he never actually wrote down. Fixated on freeing her grandfather, music slowly consumes Beatriz's life. Soon she finds her self growing obsessed with perfection at the expense of her friendships, her band, and her health. Beatriz won't let anything stop her. Even if it means losing everything else.

Author Biography

Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California, and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where he works on comics and storyboards for animation and film. Suncatcher is his debut author/illustrator graphic novel. joepiart.com @joepi

Reviews

"Haunting, beautiful, and complex." -Kirkus Reviews "Pimienta gives this 'devil at the crossroads' tale a fresh twist with the Mexicali punk setting; music lovers and fans of graphic novels will be intrigued." -School and Library Journal "Beatriz's relatable struggle with burnout and generational expectations sit amid an engaging tale." -Publisher's Weekly "Satisfying for any and all music fans." -Booklist