Constantly in trouble at school with little encouragement at home, Lacey’s future looks bleak until she discovers a love of music in this compelling tale by bestseller Helen Rutter.
Lacey’s smart tongue and quick temper are constantly getting her confined to isolation at school. But there’s a lot more to her that most people never see, and when Lacey gets sent to lunch-time music lessons to keep her out of trouble, she discovers a love and talent for the piano that opens up a whole new world for her.
Just as she’s really beginning to make progress, her music teacher has to leave, which throws Lacey back into turmoil. Will she go back to her self-destructive ways or will music offer her a way to save her from herself?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The choice of character development for belonging is extremely intelligent, especially with a theme of music. I give this book 5 stars, and would recommend it to anyone.
Prince Pablo Peninsula 11.07.2026
I like the book and I would like to play a piano
Viscount Pluto Tinkle 11.07.2026
I like the character Lacey because she is cheeky and funny and loves playing the piano like me . It was amazing , funny , mysterious and adventurous . First when I looked at the book I thought it was not interesting at all but when I read it ,I loved the story.This book tell’s us about a little girl called Lacey and the hard times she went through . I recommend this for older children like 9-11 even though it said 8-11 books .So now you know why I rated this book 5 out of 5 !!!!!
Director Magnolia Mystery 07.07.2026
I loved it so much
I don't know how to say it u from how good it is
I'm speackless!
Queen Petronella Banana 29.06.2026
It a good book I love at it was about lacy she was bulled at school
Judge Esmerelda Quagmire 24.06.2026
Star Reviewer
It was a bit to long I didn’t really like it . It was a fiction I think I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone but people who do piano .
Corporal Trigger Ketchup 03.09.2024
I liked it because it tells you about the piano
Marshal Sunny Piano-key 24.08.2024
I liked it because it tells you about the piano
Marshal Sunny Piano-key 24.08.2024
Was not that good, I thought it was a bit boring.
Superintendent Pluto Jamboree 15.08.2024
Awsome
Dragon Mandrake Jamboree 28.07.2024
I like how this book shows that some people have hidden talents like lacey and are not just a random person.
Doctor Petunia Turkey 26.07.2024
I don't like it because the girl is rude
Viscount Pongo Manatee 26.07.2024
It is kind of interesting but dislike the part where the girl was really nasty.
Princess Boadicea Nuggets 12.01.2024
This book was good to read, I liked the words that they used.
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