Drummond: Learning to find himself in the music by Patrick R.F. Blakley (English

Description: Drummond by Patrick R.F. Blakley Drummond is tasked with joining his high school marching bands drumline and needs to find himself to succeed. When family life outside of band gets dark, Drummond needs to fit into his new family within marching band! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Drummond is tasked with joining his high school marching bands drumline and needs to find himself to succeed. You, like Drummond, might find yourself overthinking your life, or sometimes struggle to understand what you want to do with your future. The book is about figuring out who we are inside, then learning how to fit in. Drummond grapples and second-guesses himself throughout the book, but dealing with outside factors isnt easy! Finding some unexpected help along the way guides him into his role in the band, and in life. When family life outside of band gets dark, Drummond needs to fit into his new family within marching band! Drummond is the first novel by Patrick R. F. Blakley and its a much more in depth and developed version of his previous Drummy story. Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band is the preceding childrens book, audio book, and activity book. Drummond is a similar story, based on the same events, but is written for an older audience. The events of the book center around the main character, Drummond, who is convinced to try marching band and gets hooked! The novel was a 2022 Amazon eBook best seller in multiple categories! If you know a young adult, or are young at heart, you will enjoy this story - even if youre not a marching band expert. For those of you who are marching band experts, you will hopefully relate to this story with your similar background! You certainly have friends and relationships in your past that reflect characters in this book, so reminisce with Drummond and revisit your introduction to the activity! You can hear an audio sample of Drummond below and preview the story. Then grab a copy and learn to find yourself in the music! Author Biography Patrick R. F. Blakley is a SAMMY award-winning percussionist from Syracuse, New York. He is a music judge for the New York State Field Band Conference and participated in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2018! Patrick has written two technical marching percussion books and also a childrens book called Drummy Drum Joins Marchy Band. The childrens book inspired his Drummond novel, which explores the question of why a drum would join the marching band in the first place. As it turns out, the drum was just a projection of his inner self and Drummond had to find out who he really was inside! Drummond then uses that newfound information to try to fit in and connect with his new family! Read more at PRFB.net Review "Patrick R. F. Blakleys novel, Drummond, is a compassionate look at the power of music to strengthen an unsettled soul. I love how the author weaves in the magic of music." -Readers Favorite "Drummond: Learning to Find Himself in the Music is a beautifully written coming-of-age novel for teens and young adults. Teens looking for inspiration or anyone with a love or nostalgia for the marching band will find this book a welcome addition to their collection." -Literary Titan "Blakley beautifully visualizes Drummonds journey of self-discovery by using articulate jargon commonly found in the music world. This allows for further characterization and easy understanding of the effortless coming-of-age story." -LitPick Book Review Award "Blakleys novel is charming, humorous, and an authentic look into a relatable past for all readers of any age. Drummond is an incredibly well-written coming-of-age story that hits so close to home." -LitPick Top Choice Award "This was such a brilliantly written and captivating YA Genre Fiction read! The author expertly crafted a relatable and genuine narrative that felt alive on the page, and the imagery and tone the author captured ranged from the desolate to the passionate depending on the protagonists environment and mood. The character growth was the heart and passion of the story in this book. Rating 10/10″ -Reedsy Reviews "Blakleys attention to relationship-building, group efforts, and individual growth create a winning first-person story in which Drummond learns about marching bands, music, and himself. Ideally, it will also be part of a classroom assignment, discussed for its psychological revelations as Drummond learns about his strengths and employs them in a group effort to make music." -Midwest Book Review "Drummond: Learning to Find Himself in the Music is a solid coming-of-age story. Blakleys extensive knowledge of music and his own experiences in his youth bring the tale to life. Drummond is an engaging and entertaining protagonist who many young readers will identify with." -The Book Review Directory "Drummond is a book I wish ]I had read during my impressionable marching band years. A little neurotic and a lot funny, Blakley reminds musicians of the intricate nuances of drumming and a fun range of different marching instruments as Drummond shuffles through sections of the band before resettling on his true love, percussion." -Indies Today "We finally have a story that speaks to the formative experiences our many young adults have in school band! If you have a child in band, particularly if they are a percussionist, then they will certainly connect with this smartly-written tale. Drummond explores the shared experience of music education and marching band that our best and brightest students have and continue to love and cherish, regardless of time and place."-Dr. R. Ward Miller, D.M.A. - Macys Great American Marching Band, Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps Review Quote "Patrick R. F. Blakleys novel, Drummond, is a compassionate look at the power of music to strengthen an unsettled soul. I love how the author weaves in the magic of music." -Readers Favorite "Drummond: Learning to Find Himself in the Music is a beautifully written coming-of-age novel for teens and young adults. Teens looking for inspiration or anyone with a love or nostalgia for the marching band will find this book a welcome addition to their collection." -Literary Titan "Blakley beautifully visualizes Drummonds journey of self-discovery by using articulate jargon commonly found in the music world. This allows for further characterization and easy understanding of the effortless coming-of-age story." -LitPick Book Review Award "Blakleys novel is charming, humorous, and an authentic look into a relatable past for all readers of any age. Drummond is an incredibly well-written coming-of-age story that hits so close to home." -LitPick Top Choice Award "This was such a brilliantly written and captivating YA Genre Fiction read! The author expertly crafted a relatable and genuine narrative that felt alive on the page, and the imagery and tone the author captured ranged from the desolate to the passionate depending on the protagonists environment and mood. The character growth was the heart and passion of the story in this book. Rating 10/10 -Reedsy Reviews "Blakleys attention to relationship-building, group efforts, and individual growth create a winning first-person story in which Drummond learns about marching bands, music, and himself. Ideally, it will also be part of a classroom assignment, discussed for its psychological revelations as Drummond learns about his strengths and employs them in a group effort to make music." -Midwest Book Review "Drummond: Learning to Find Himself in the Music is a solid coming-of-age story. Blakleys extensive knowledge of music and his own experiences in his youth bring the tale to life. Drummond is an engaging and entertaining protagonist who many young readers will identify with." -The Book Review Directory "Drummond is a book I wish ]I had read during my impressionable marching band years. A little neurotic and a lot funny, Blakley reminds musicians of the intricate nuances of drumming and a fun range of different marching instruments as Drummond shuffles through sections of the band before resettling on his true love, percussion." -Indies Today "We finally have a story that speaks to the formative experiences our many young adults have in school band! If you have a child in band, particularly if they are a percussionist, then they will certainly connect with this smartly-written tale. Drummond explores the shared experience of music education and marching band that our best and brightest students have and continue to love and cherish, regardless of time and place." -Dr. R. Ward Miller, D.M.A. - Macys Great American Marching Band, Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps Details ISBN1088037720 Pages 262 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1088037720 ISBN-13 9781088037720 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-06-25 UK Release Date 2022-06-25 Author Patrick R.F. Blakley Subtitle Learning to find himself in the music Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-06-25 NZ Release Date 2022-06-25 US Release Date 2022-06-25 Publisher IngramSpark Imprint IngramSpark Audience Teenage / Young adult Audience Age 13-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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