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The Sweetest Sound Hardcover – January 3, 2017

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4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 204 ratings
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A story of family, faith, and following your heart

For ten-year-old Cadence Jolly, birthdays are a constant reminder of all that has changed since her mother skipped town with dreams of becoming a singing star. Cadence inherited that musical soul, she can't deny it, but otherwise she couldn't be more different - she's as shy as can be.

She did make a promise last year that she would try to break out of her shell, just a little. And she prayed that she'd get the courage to do it. As her eleventh birthday draws near, she realizes time is running out. And when a secret recording of her singing leaks and catches the attention of her whole church, she needs to decide what's better: deceiving everyone by pretending it belongs to someone else, or finally stepping into the spotlight.

In a story filled with whimsy and hope, Sherri Winston inspires readers to embrace the voice within.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    272 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    January 3, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    0316302953
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0316302951
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More fun, heartful, and inspiring stories from Sherri Winston! Spy-in-training Jada will need all of her skills to solve her mother's mysterious disappearance but remember she's still learning. Thanks to her idol celebrity chef Brianna Justice knows becoming president of her class is step one toward her own cupcake empire! In this follow-up to President of the Whole Fifth Grade, Brianna navigates her toughest challenge yet: middle school! Go-getter Brianna Justice is back and on assignment with her local newspaper in this third book in the popular President series! In a story filled with whimsy and hope, Sherri Winston inspires readers to embrace the voice within. Three girls start the ultimate hair-braiding business at summer camp. But, when a rival business pops up, things get competitive.

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Gr 4–6—Ten-year-old Cadence Mariah Jolley is surrounded by music. She refers to Mariah Carey as her "fairy godmother" and lives in Harmony, PA, and her favorite day of the week is Sunday, when she joins her friends in the church choir. The girl inherited a beautiful voice from her mother, who left town to pursue her own dreams when Cadence was seven. Since that day, Cadence has struggled with change. Her father does his best as a single parent, but Cadence thinks he worries too much. She knows her voice is special, but she is afraid of the spotlight. When a new church choir director arrives, Cadence takes a risk and tapes what she believes is a private recording of her singing in the hope that she will be recognized for her gift. Things don't go according to plan, and soon Cadence has to decide if she can share the power of her voice—both musically and personally. She has the support of a distinctive cast of characters: her brother Junior, who helps Cadence navigate her relationship with her father and come to terms with her mother's absence; her two best friends, Zara and Faith, who represent the loyalty and jealousy that mark middle grade relationships; and her aunt Fannie, who loves and supports her throughout. VERDICT This well-crafted novel about a young girl who learns valuable lessons about love, family, and community will appeal to readers of realistic fiction and fans of happy endings.—Shelley Sommer, Inly School, Scituate, MA

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"[A] rich and winning first-person story about a deeply introverted black girl who nearly loses her gift because of her understandable but undermining fear. Readers will be rooting for both Cadence as she claims her gift and the community who supports her."―Kirkus Reviews

"[T]his book -- much like Cadence -- absolutely blossoms."―Booklist

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (January 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316302953
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316302951
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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My name is Sherri Winston and I am proud to share this space with you. Thank you for visiting. I am the author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, as well as my latest book, Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution, which was long listed for a National Book Award. I also recently published my first book for early readers, Wednesday and Woof: Catastrophe along with several other books in the series. I was born and raised in Michigan and attended Michigan State University, then much later the University of Michigan as a journalism fellow. I am the proud mama of daughter, Kenya, and a proud aunt many times over.

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Katrina Washington
5.0 out of 5 stars My 11 year old daughter loved this book!
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I bought this book for my 11 year old daughter and she loved it! She loved that the chapters were Mariah Carey song titles. I love when she is super excited about books and this was one! I'm sure she will read this one numerous times.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!!!!
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My students LOVED this book!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book cover art.
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Great book cover art, interesting story, it's fun to annotate with notes. I recommend it for creative types who like music and family stories, birthday stories, and spiritual stories. :) .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good heroine, good story
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I enjoyed getting to know the shy but talented Cadence and her church community, and found her very relatable. She grows a lot over the course of her story, and I think kids will like her and be able to learn from her.
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Great book. Very captivating. Wish it was made into a movie.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Themes of confidence, loyalty and fear
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
Who has sass, whimsy and enough talent to fill a whole church choir? Ten-year-old Cadence Mariah Jones, the protagonist of Sherri Winston's THE SWEETEST SOUND. Although she is shy and dealing with some difficult family issues, Cadence knows that one day she will be a star, a bestselling author who can sing just like her idol, Mariah Carey. But when Cadence gets her chance to shine, she realizes she may have more to confront than her own shyness.

Set in the small town of Harmony, Pennsylvania, THE SWEETEST SOUND follows young Cadence as she turns 11 and confronts her talent, the truth about her mother and some changing friendships. For years Cadence has been treated as not only the baby of her family, but the whole town. After her mother ran out on her family five years ago, everyone in Harmony has treated Cadence like she is a fragile little mouse, but she knows that she is destined for far more and resents everyone walking on eggshells around her.

Luckily, Cadence has big plans to make all of that change. With auditions for the youth choir rapidly approaching, Cadence and her friends Faith and Zara are ready to give it their all --- and become the stars of the choir. Although Cadence knows she'll have to put aside her fear to accomplish her dreams, some quiet jealous from her friend begins to wear away at her confidence. How can her talent create so many issues? How can she put it out in the world while maintaining her friendship?

Winston writes a lovely protagonist in Cadence who little girls everywhere are sure to relate to. While her messages about faith and confidence can seem a bit overdone and obvious, Cadence's quiet personality provides a terrific balance. Readers will adore the many colorful characters who reside in Harmony, even while they become frustrated with the town's babying of Cadence. The themes of confidence, loyalty and fear may seem familiar at first glance, but Winston's cadenced writing and diverse population of characters will give these themes a fresh new look.

If you have a young reader who is quiet or timid and looking for the right push, THE SWEETEST SOUND is the perfect book to remind them that everyone has a talent worth celebrating.

Reviewed by Audrey Slater.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by granddaughter
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I got this for my granddaughter because she is trying to make book bowl and she loved the book.She highly recommends this.
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Great book received in the black butterfly beautiful box
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