"Birdland" by Tracy Mack follows the journey of a boy named Taz who finds solace in music while grappling with his family's struggles. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent neighborhood, Taz discovers a hidden talent for playing the saxophone, connecting him to his late father, a jazz musician. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence, including friendship, loss, and the desire for self-expression, Taz learns about the power of music to heal and inspire. The story beautifully intertwines themes of grief, identity, and the transformative nature of art, ultimately encouraging readers to follow their passions and dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2007 by Blackstone Audiobooks .

Michael Citrin is an attorney and has been a Sherlock Holmes fan since he was a young boy. Tracy Mack and Michael Citrin are married and live in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, with their two young children.