By Rachel Faturoti (author)
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A kick-ass graphic novel about an all-Black female pop-punk band and the epic battle they face at Clash of the Bands. For fans of Heartstopper and Josie and the Pussycats! P acked with humour and strong female attitude as four Black teens demand their spotlight.
Girl power with a modern twist... warning, this book may inspire readers to pick up a guitar and belt out their favourite angsty tune - The Irish Examiner
Band founder, Jada has always dreamed of tearing up the music industry rules - she'll fight anyone or anything who says otherwise. So when auditions open for Clash of the Bands, she forms Black Dolls. Influencer Sassy is lead vocals; Silvee's a killer bassist; Dina, an ex-child star who hates the cameras is on guitar, and Jada, self-proclaimed rhythm legend is on drums and vocals.
But band life is continual drama and everyone's got their secrets. Black Dolls battle each other, overbearing families, identity questions and media exploitation, trying to keep their dream alive.
Can Black Dolls overcome their differences and take the world by storm? Or will they crash and burn before they skyrocket . . .
For fans of heartfelt graphic novels and the kic k-ass rock of We Are Lady Parts!
Rachel Faturoti is a YA and children's fiction writer, editor, and poet with a passion for broadening the scope of authentic Black representation in YA and children's fiction. She believes it's important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories. Rachel's favourite books are Skellig , Coraline and A Monster Calls .
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A kick-ass graphic novel about an all-Black female pop-punk band and the epic battle they face at Clash of the Bands. For fans of Heartstopper and Josie and the Pussycats!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Black Dolls. Vol. 1 and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Black Dolls. Vol. 1 features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Music, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, PSHE: Family Issues, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Modern and contemporary fiction / literature, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Identity / belonging, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: genres, Graphic Novels & Comics, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
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Black Dolls. Vol. 1 was written by Rachel Faturoti and published by Orion Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Black Dolls. Vol. 1 has 215 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
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