Book Series · 7 Books

The Major Eights Books

In order from Starstruck 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.

Starstruck
The New Bandmate
The Concert Catastrophe
Battle of the Bands
Scarlet's Big Break
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Starstruck
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Book #4 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Starstruck

By Melody Reed, Emilie Pepin (Illustrator)

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

112 pages
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In reading order

The Major Eights Series

7 books · Published 2018–2020

#4
#4 in Series
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$574

Starstruck

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

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

#5

The New Bandmate

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

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

#7

The Concert Catastrophe

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8

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

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$574

Battle of the Bands

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

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

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$574

Scarlet's Big Break

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

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

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$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?

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$599

The Secret Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Major Eights series?

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

What order should you read the Major Eights books in?

Start with Starstruck and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

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 people who bring The Major Eights to life.

01

Melody Reed

Author
02

Emilie Pepin

Illustrator

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