"Sonata #1: For Riley Red" by Phoebe Stone tells the poignant story of a young girl named Riley, who navigates the complexities of love, loss, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of music, Riley grapples with the profound impact of her relationships, particularly with her family and friends. As she explores her passion for the piano, she learns to express her feelings and confront the challenges in her life. Through lyrical prose, the novel captures the essence of growing up and the transformative power of art, ultimately leading Riley to find her own voice amidst the struggles of adolescence. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2009 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

Phoebe Stone is the beloved and acclaimed author of several novels for middle grade, including The Romeo and Juliet Code , which was hailed by the Boston Globe as "quite simply the best novel for young readers . since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . " She received four starred reviews for The Boy on Cinnamon Street , and another star for her novel Deep Down Popular . Booklist awarded a starred review to Romeo Blue , the follow-up to The Romeo and Juliet Code , calling it "compelling, and with plenty of heart and soul. " Phoebe and her husband live in Middlebury, Vermont.