School of Rock
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

School of Rock

By Kim Smith (Illustrator)

Part of the Pop Classics series

A substitute teacher turns a class into a rock band. Can they win the Battle of the Bands?

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At Horace Green Prep, students expect a typical substitute teacher. Instead, Dewey Finn, a failed musician, leads them on a musical journey. Discovering their talent, Dewey dreams of winning the Battle of the Bands. But when parents find out, will the School of Rock's dreams be crushed? Join this spirited group of kids as they challenge norms and embrace their passion for music.

From the publisher

For those about to read . . . we salute you! The zany and much-beloved comedy-musical film about pint-sized rockers sticking it to the man is now an adorable picture book! It’s just another ordinary day at Horace Green Prep School, and the students think they’re getting just another ordinary substitute teacher. Instead, Dewey Finn, a washed-up musician with dreams of greatness, whisks them away on a totally rocking adventure. After Dewey hears the kids practicing in music class, he discovers how talented they are and realizes he has another chance at his greatest dream: winning the Battle of the Bands. But when the parents discover what Dewey has been teaching their kids, will the School of Rock even be able to compete? With all the iconic moments and laugh-out-loud lines from the film included, the book’s charm and spirit shines on every page. This delightful story of a diverse and passionate group of children coming into their own is a must-have for fans of the film, parents of musical kids, and anyone who’s ever stuck it to the man!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about schoolBooks about performing artsBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 17, 2021
Publisher
Quirk Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781683692669

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