Awards

• Commended for Junior Library Guild selection 2014 (United States)

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9781459804616

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A feel-good story that is all about a love of music and following one's dreams. --CM Magazine (01/17/2014) A believable and instructive story about art and life. --Resource Links (02/01/2014) I would recommend this book, due to its stellar characters and unique concept. Performing arts novels are quite rare after all! -- (07/03/2014) Readers who have a musical interest will appreciate Gerri's musical journey. It's also refreshing to read about Gerri's family that is extremely supportive of her dreams but realistic. Music brings generations together in this novel. The Limelights series promises readers a quick, interesting read and this book delivers. -- (11/07/2014) Readers will want to ride along for the high hopes and disappointments, as well as the self-discovery that is part of Gerri's journey to embrace and polish her talent. --Publishers Weekly (01/17/2014)

A believable and instructive story about art and life.-- Resource Links A feel-good story that is all about a love of music and following one's dreams.-- CM Magazine I would recommend this book, due to its stellar characters and unique concept. Performing arts novels are quite rare after all!-- Bookish Serendipity blog Readers who have a musical interest will appreciate Gerri's musical journey. It's also refreshing to read about Gerri's family that is extremely supportive of her dreams but realistic. Music brings generations together in this novel. The Limelights series promises readers a quick, interesting read and this book delivers.-- Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group Readers will want to ride along for the high hopes and disappointments, as well as the self-discovery that is part of Gerri's journey to embrace and polish her talent.-- Publishers Weekly

A feel-good story that is all about a love of music and following one's dreams. --CM Magazine (01/17/2014) A believable and instructive story about art and life. --Resource Links (02/01/2014) Readers who have a musical interest will appreciate Gerri's musical journey. It's also refreshing to read about Gerri's family that is extremely supportive of her dreams but realistic. Music brings generations together in this novel. The Limelights series promises readers a quick, interesting read and this book delivers. -- (11/07/2014) Readers will want to ride along for the high hopes and disappointments, as well as the self-discovery that is part of Gerri's journey to embrace and polish her talent. --Publishers Weekly (01/17/2014) I would recommend this book, due to its stellar characters and unique concept. Performing arts novels are quite rare after all! -- (07/03/2014)

Readers will want to ride along for the high hopes and disappointments, as well as the self-discovery that is part of Gerri's journey to embrace and polish her talent. --Publishers Weekly (01/17/2014) A feel-good story that is all about a love of music and following one's dreams. --CM Magazine (01/17/2014) A believable and instructive story about art and life. --Resource Links (02/01/2014) I would recommend this book, due to its stellar characters and unique concept. Performing arts novels are quite rare after all! -- (07/03/2014) Readers who have a musical interest will appreciate Gerri's musical journey. It's also refreshing to read about Gerri's family that is extremely supportive of her dreams but realistic. Music brings generations together in this novel. The Limelights series promises readers a quick, interesting read and this book delivers. -- (11/07/2014)

A feel-good story that is all about a love of music and following one's dreams. --CM Magazine (01/17/2014) Readers will want to ride along for the high hopes and disappointments, as well as the self-discovery that is part of Gerri's journey to embrace and polish her talent. --Publishers Weekly (01/17/2014) A believable and instructive story about art and life. --Resource Links (02/01/2014) I would recommend this book, due to its stellar characters and unique concept. Performing arts novels are quite rare after all! -- (07/03/2014) Readers who have a musical interest will appreciate Gerri's musical journey. It's also refreshing to read about Gerri's family that is extremely supportive of her dreams but realistic. Music brings generations together in this novel. The Limelights series promises readers a quick, interesting read and this book delivers. -- (11/07/2014)

Author Information

Tom Ryan was born and raised in Inverness on Cape Breton Island. He once sat in line overnight to audition for a televised singing competition, only to be told that he was potentially the most boring performer in the world. Ouch. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario, with his partner and dog. Big Time is his fourth book

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