Synopses & Reviews
Grab some coins for the jukebox, and get ready for a colorful, time-traveling musical tale about friendship and courage.
A mysterious Jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her best friend, Tannaz who seems just as perplexed, before they both look at the Jukebox which starts...glowing?
Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time Keyed to the music on the record, the Jukebox sends them to decade after decade of music history, from political marches, to landmark concerts. But can they find Shaheen's dad before the music stops? This time-bending magical mystery tour invites readers to take the ride of their lives for a coming-of-age adventure.
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“With a rich color palette, vivid historical details, and funny rapport between the cousins, Chanani (Pashmina) writes a love letter to music through the decades, visually twining the albums with important historical events.” Publishers Weekly
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“Exhilarating…this graphic novel has many elements, musical and interpersonal, that may pique the interest of readers, especially fans of Chanani's.” School Library Journal
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“Chanani is back with another graphic novel of magic, mystery, and familial love that is sure to delight old fans and new readers alike….An airy adventure that begs repeat readings.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
Grab some coins for the jukebox, and get ready for a colorful, time-traveling, musical tale about family and courage.
A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts...glowing?
Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from political marches, to landmark concerts. But can they find Shaheen's dad before the music stops? This time-bending magical mystery tour invites readers to take the ride of their lives for a coming-of-age adventure.
About the Author
Nidhi Chanani was born in Kolkata, India and raised in California. She creates illustrations that capture love in everyday moments which are often featured at Disney Parks. In 2012 she was honored by the Obama Administration as a Champion of Change. She's the author of Pashmina, Shubh Raatri Dost/Good Night Friend, and illustrator of I Will Be Fierce. Nidhi draws and dreams in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kid.