Free Piano (Not Haunted)
Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner, published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on July 1, 2025, is a graphic novel that explores the journey of a young aspiring songwriter named Margot. Set in the quiet town of Cascade Cove, the story begins when Margot discovers a discarded synthesizer marked with a “not haunted” sign, which she believes will help her achieve her dreams of becoming a real songwriter and gaining her father’s admiration. However, she soon learns that the piano is indeed haunted, leading to an unexpected partnership with the spirit of Vision, a teen pop sensation from 1979.
Readers will find a touching and humorous coming-of-age tale that delves into themes of friendship, social skills, and the challenges of growing up. As Margot navigates her musical aspirations and the complexities of her relationship with Vision, she confronts the pressures of fame and the potential loss of her true passion for music. This edition contains 256 pages and is presented in English, offering a blend of humor and heartfelt moments that resonate with young readers.
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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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