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This was another one of my Disney Movie Reads. Most people do not know that Lemonade Mouth was a book before it was a movie, and I’ve had it on my list for a while. I finally downloaded it and quickly started comparing the two.

Unlike most books that have been turned into movies, this one stuck closely to the book. The characters were freshmen in high school (one of the things not distinguished in the movie) and trying to find their places among the dog-eat-dog world we call high school. Each of them didn’t quite fit, and when they all end up in detention together for varying infractions, starting a band was the farthest thing from their minds. The author did something unique with the story. The book acted like an anthology, told from the collected research of one of the band’s friends. For instance, Stella, Wen, and Mo’s sections of the book were more like an average book, written as if the story had been told and then recorded. I had a more difficult time getting through Charlie’s part of the story, since he “wrote” it as an essay. There were grammar mistakes in Charlie’s essays, but the author made it clear that he had written it that way on purpose. Even though Olivia’s sections were not as detailed as the rest, I soon discovered that they were my favorite point of view and that I enjoyed them the most. I learned multiple sides to this story, which made it all the more interesting.

In the movie, there are a few love interests. The book touches some of the relationships, but they don’t all end out the same. Personally, I like what the author did in the book rather than the changes that were made in the movie. However, the characters were only freshmen in high school, so there is a lot of room to work with. Luckily, there is a sequel, and I will be downloading it soon to learn more about Lemonade Mouth’s adventures.

The story as a whole was entertaining. It could definitely be suited towards a younger audience, but I still found it enjoyable. Although it was not my favorite band book, I did enjoy reading about Lemonade Mouth’s journey and rise to fame.

Lemonade Mouth discusses the insecurities of high school and how music—and lemonade—can bring opposites together to make something greater. It’s enjoyable and funny, heart wrenching and poignant—it’s a book that you’ll want to add to your shelf.


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Lemonade Mouth Mark Peter Hughes Books Reviews

Being a fan of the Disney Channel/ABC film, i bought this book with average expectations. To my surprise, it's actually a lot better than the movie. The characters struggle with the same issues as in the film, although some of the details are a bit more mature and risque. What made the read great was that each character had their chances to tell the story from their POV in different formats. I read it in a day. It was that good, i couldn't put it down. I'll be buying the sequel to this soon.
Not what i expected less characters and a little more focus like the movie. It could have been better then what it was. I did like some parts though. My personal favorite part was when they played their first song but it all happened so fast every part was rushed and could have been more detailed. Not very impressed but would be good for something who loves music and at a lower level reading. Less detail plus big words equals 5th grade not my age, 7th. Was good but could have been better
"Lonely day

After the storm has come and gone

There will never be another tomorrow like today.

In my own way

I wait for the light of dawn

I look for a sign of things to come and change to stay."

--Lemonade Mouth, "Back Among the Walls," from their CD, Live at the Bash.

LEMONADE MOUTH is the story of five socially-struggling high school freshman who come together through a combination of chance and the wisdom of a sorely misused music teacher to form the legendary band, Lemonade Mouth. It all begins on the afternoon when the five students end up in Freshman Detention which is scheduled in the dungeon-like basement classroom of the aforementioned music teacher, Mrs. Reznik.

There is Stella who has begun her freshman year at Opoquonsett High in Rhode Island as the new kid in town. A frustrated student in a family of geniuses and step-geniuses, her mom's new research job has taken Stella unwillingly across the country. She has landed herself in detention for an act of rebellion in response to having previously been sent home for wearing a tee-shirt whose artwork had never been at issue in her old school back in Arizona. But the vice principal has told her, " 'Opoquonsett High doesn't have a dress code, exactly. It's just that we have an unwritten line and that shirt crosses it.' " (As my friend Skeezie Tookis would say, "What kind of stinkin' rule is that?")

There is Wen who is struggling with his feelings regarding his father's buxom twenty-something girlfriend, Sydney. In regard to the humiliating incident in social studies that has landed him in Mrs. Reznik's room, receiving detention as a result of that debacle is the absolute least of Wen's problems.

Mohini must be considered the least likely of the quintet to be in any kind of trouble. The overachieving daughter of immigrants, she has recently exchanged "a lifetime of social obscurity," along with her consistent obedience to her father's strict rules and to her own long-range school and career Plan, for the thrill of being seen around school with an older student who is both a popular soccer star and part of the band Mudslide Crush. It was he who persuaded Mo to skip her Independent Study class; they were subsequently seen and reported.

Meanwhile, Charlie is struggling with his obsession over how fate chose him to be born fine while his identical twin Aaron was stillborn as the result of being strangled by the umbilical cord. Charlie perceives Aaron as a harsh voice in his head who constantly points out what a failure Charlie is. In this instance, he has ended up in Mrs. Reznik's room through his failure to properly aim the spitball that was meant to retaliate for the one with which a renowned school bully had just nailed him in the face.

Finally, Olivia has spent most of her life living with her grandmother after her mother abandoned the family and her struggling father was convicted of murder in a failed store robbery. She finds herself in detention with Stella, Wen, Mo, and Charlie for skipping American lit, where she was facing another in the series of chapter quizzes that "strip away the fun of a good book." Instead of going to class, she gets caught hiding out reading the rest of the book.

Together, as a result of an incident in detention and the subsequent encouragement of Mrs. Reznik, the five pool their hidden talents -- musical and otherwise -- to become the pride of the unsung average and oft-picked on kids at their high school and far beyond it. And, as might be said, the rest is musical history.

"HOLD IT HIGH! RAISE IT UP!"

My heart is singing every time my mind pulls me back to what I just experienced. Count me in as a the #1 charter member of the Lemonade Mouth Fan Club.
I love the movie so i was a bit skeptical going into the book. But as I started it I realized it was different from the movie and in a good way. It seem more real life than how Disney produced it. I really really like this book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes lemonade mouth.
This is an engaging romp about a group of high school students who are not in-with-the-in-crowd in any way, who find a means to ally with each other and deflect some of the agony of high school. Many of us had marginalizing experiences during our growing up. This book addresses this nearly universal experience with humor, well-crafted characters, and poignant stories. Although I am well into my years of silver hair, the "young adult" in me laughed and cheered. It is a book that likely will appeal to the "young adult" in all of us, pre-teen through senior!
This was another one of my Disney Movie Reads. Most people do not know that Lemonade Mouth was a book before it was a movie, and I’ve had it on my list for a while. I finally downloaded it and quickly started comparing the two.

Unlike most books that have been turned into movies, this one stuck closely to the book. The characters were freshmen in high school (one of the things not distinguished in the movie) and trying to find their places among the dog-eat-dog world we call high school. Each of them didn’t quite fit, and when they all end up in detention together for varying infractions, starting a band was the farthest thing from their minds. The author did something unique with the story. The book acted like an anthology, told from the collected research of one of the band’s friends. For instance, Stella, Wen, and Mo’s sections of the book were more like an average book, written as if the story had been told and then recorded. I had a more difficult time getting through Charlie’s part of the story, since he “wrote” it as an essay. There were grammar mistakes in Charlie’s essays, but the author made it clear that he had written it that way on purpose. Even though Olivia’s sections were not as detailed as the rest, I soon discovered that they were my favorite point of view and that I enjoyed them the most. I learned multiple sides to this story, which made it all the more interesting.

In the movie, there are a few love interests. The book touches some of the relationships, but they don’t all end out the same. Personally, I like what the author did in the book rather than the changes that were made in the movie. However, the characters were only freshmen in high school, so there is a lot of room to work with. Luckily, there is a sequel, and I will be downloading it soon to learn more about Lemonade Mouth’s adventures.

The story as a whole was entertaining. It could definitely be suited towards a younger audience, but I still found it enjoyable. Although it was not my favorite band book, I did enjoy reading about Lemonade Mouth’s journey and rise to fame.

Lemonade Mouth discusses the insecurities of high school and how music—and lemonade—can bring opposites together to make something greater. It’s enjoyable and funny, heart wrenching and poignant—it’s a book that you’ll want to add to your shelf.