Book Series · 7 Books

The Major Eights Books

In order from Battle of the Bands to The Secret Valentine.

The Major Eights series is a set of 7 chapter books by Melody Reed, published between 2018 and 2020. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 110 pages.

Battle of the Bands
Scarlet's Big Break
The Goo Disaster!
Starstruck
The New Bandmate
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Battle of the Bands
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Battle of the Bands

By Melody Reed, Emilie Pepin (Illustrator)

Can four friends turn basement jams into a Battle of the Bands victory?

112 pages· 4,059 words· Est. 46 min read
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Paperback
Summary: Jasmine and her friends love making music in the basement, but when a Battle of the Bands competition arises, Jasmine sees a chance to prove they're a real band. Can she convince Maggie, Becca, and Scarlet to take the stage and face the challenge? With each girl bringing her unique flair, they must overcome doubts and embrace their passion. Will their friendship and music be enough to win the crowd? Dive into a story of girl power, diversity, and finding your rhythm.
The complete set

The Major Eights Series

7 books · Published 2018–2020

Series
Sale price
$574

Battle of the Bands

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Can four friends turn basement jams into a Battle of the Bands victory?

Sale price
$574

Scarlet's Big Break

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Scarlet's solo ambition threatens her band's harmony.

Sale price
$574

The Goo Disaster!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Maggie's science grade threatens her band performance. Can she ace the project in time?

Sale price
$574

Starstruck

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Can Becca overcome her nerves to win a chance to meet her basketball idol?

The New Bandmate

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

A broken arm threatens the band's future. Can they save the show?

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$599

The Secret Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Mysterious notes appear for the band. Secret admirer or fan?

The Concert Catastrophe

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8

Lost at a concert, can she reunite with her friends before the show starts?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Major Eights series?

There are 7 books in the Major Eights series. It began with Battle of the Bands in 2018, and the newest book, The Secret Valentine, was published in 2020.

What ages are the Major Eights books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Major Eights to life.

01

Melody Reed

Author
02

Emilie Pepin

Illustrator

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