Comments & Quotes
Jace Adams is a hero for this time, a surfer, cellist, survivor who figures out that ‘It is what it is.’ A fresh sound in YA.
—Robert Lipsyte, author of “The Contender,” and “Center Field.”
“Michael Wenberg’s vivid portrait of teen cellist Jace Adams is a revelation. As Jace navigates the terrors of school bullies, the challenge of making friends in a new high school, and overcomes a vividly disturbing home life, everything comes into sharp focus when he plays his trusty cello. An inspiring and emotional story that teens will especially devour.”
—Mark Summer, Turtle Island String Quartet
Between “It is what it is” and “It doesn’t have to be this way” there’s a whole lot for Jace Adams to figure out. There are bad guys to avoid and good guys to learn how to trust and a whole lot of baggage to sort through. But then there’s always the music to keep a kid going. What a feel-good read. Bravo, Jace! Bravo, Wenberg!
—Tim Wynne-Jones, author of Rex Zero, The Great Pretender