Free Piano (Not Haunted)
Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner is a graphic novel published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on July 1, 2025. This 256-page book presents a coming-of-age story centered on Margot, a young aspiring songwriter who discovers a secondhand synthesizer marked with a “not haunted” sign. As she embarks on her musical journey to gain recognition and earn her absent father’s admiration, Margot finds herself in an unexpected partnership with the spirit of Vision, a teen pop sensation from 1979.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, social skills, and the challenges of growing up. Margot’s journey is marked by her determination to succeed in the music world, but as her obsession with fame intensifies, she risks losing sight of her true passion for music and her own identity. The story intertwines humor with poignant moments, showcasing the unique bond between Margot and Vision as they navigate the complexities of ambition and self-discovery.
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From beloved graphic novelist Whitney Gardner comes a big-hearted, touching, and spooky coming-of-age story about a young aspiring songwriter who forms a ghostly partnership with the pop star who haunts her secondhand piano.
The piano is free, but fame has a price.
On the sleepy streets of Cascade Cove, lonely Margot knows that when she stumbles across a discarded synthesizer with a “not haunted” sign, she’s discovered the key to realizing her dreams. Determined to become a real songwriter and earn her absent father’s admiration, Margot dives headfirst into trying to gain followers and fans online. But her musical journey takes an unexpected turn when she realizes the (not haunted) piano is very much…haunted.
Enter Vision, teen pop sensation of 1979 whose untimely demise left her spirit intertwined with the keys of her synthesizer. Though Margot and Vision couldn’t be more different, the girls form an unlikely bond fueled by their shared passion for music.
But as Margot’s obsession with fame and recognition grows, she may come dangerously close to losing what she loves about music…and herself.
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