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"Find the confidence to rock out to your own beat in this big-hearted middle grade novel. Not to be missed by fans of Raina Telgemeier's Drama and Tim Federle's Better Nate Than Ever ! Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. It's the only time she doesn't feel like a mouse. Now she and Olivia are about to spend the next two weeks at Camp Rockaway, jamming...

Although he doesn't feel like talking, a young boy responds to questions by drumming on various objects, including a bucket, hat boxes, and garbage cans.

When Pokko plays her drum in the forest she suddenly finds herself surrounded by an entire band of animal musicians.

"Little Critter has a musical hobby... and it's noisy! He's excited about his new drums, and this means playing them everywhere. But Little Critter soon realizes that he might need just a few more lessons before he's ready for his own rock-and-roll band!" -- [p.4] of cover.

Not even her brother's teasing can spoil Phoebe's excitement about being a Peewee Majorette in the Fourth of July parade.

Encourages the reader, through practical advice, to support his or her buffalo's desire to play the drums, even if he has quickly lost interest in other activities in the past.

"Jasmine worries that she will be the only one with no talent to share in the school talent show until her mother brings out her taiko drum." --

Maybelle loves to drum, but after bringing home eleven crocodiles in whose mouth she has played a toothy tune, her parents are only too eager to replace them with any drum of Maybelle's choosing.

While his friends are trying to nap, Little Clancy the turtle insists on banging his drum and other objects.

Tired of the beauty-pageant circuit, Virginia Sauter tosses her tiara, pierces her nose, and auditions for the most unlikely of roles - drum major of the high school marching band. Virginia wins, but is forced to share the title with Drew, whose family has held the position for generations. Sure, Drew is hot, but because of his superior attitude, he and Virginia are constantly arguing, That is, until they share more than just their half-time salute....