In "Guitar Boy" by MJ Auch, we follow the journey of a talented young musician, the son of a struggling single mother, who is passionate about playing guitar and dreams of making it big. He faces the challenges of adolescence, including the complexities of family dynamics, friendship, and the quest for self-identity. As he navigates the ups and downs of life, the protagonist learns about love, loss, and the power of music to heal and connect. The story highlights the importance of pursuing one’s dreams while also grappling with the realities of growing up in a tough environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Square Fish .

MJ Auch is the award-winning author of One-Handed Catch , Ashes of Roses , Wing Nut , Guitar Boy , and numerous other books for young readers. She lives in upstate New York with her family.