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Bitter Max Coburn is a teenage
foster boy who has been troubled all of his life. He hides behind his long hair
and can't wait to be on his own - free to make his own choices. After several
home changes, his councillor has placed him in rural Beedy Village and Max is
to rebel - or run. He has a history of bad luck and when a crisis occurs this
time, his new foster sister introduces him to her crowd.
Have you been lied to - Have you been bullied - Manipulated - Used - Been
scared - Have you been gossiped about - Wrongfully accused - Have you been let
down by people you trusted - Have you ever had something stolen from you - Have
you never gotten over it? No?
Have you ever doubled over laughing - Ever heard a song on the radio and you
just had to belt it out - Played a trick on someone, and they got you back, but
you laugh every time you think of it - Have you ever wanted to learn how to
play a musical instrument - Tried to figure out who your friends are - Lost
something - Have you ever been in a state of shock? - Yes? Then you'll relate
to this Band Together series.
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Max Coburn gets himself out of
one mess and right back into another. In order to pay their court fines, his
friends plan a challenging demolition derby. They find inspiration through the
crisis of a friend on life support system. Tension, intrigue and unexpected
excitement change the course of friendships in Summer Fireworks.
"What difference does it make what he calls me? It's still an
insult." Jack smiled weakly. "When someone insults you Neddie, it's a
way to control you. Don't listen to them - learn from them." "What do
you mean by that?" "Reverse it." Jack's voice was so quiet it
was almost inaudible. "If someone says you're dumb, it's because they know
you're smart. They don't want you to know it, so they tell you the opposite,
Hoping you'll believe it, to control you. Don't listen, Ned - reverse it."
He yawned. "They're trying to stunt your emotional growth. Its being a
bully without using fists." Neddie studied the outline of the hospital
window, finally understanding the true meaning of being a bully. He turned
around to say something but Jack had already dozed off.
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When the teenagers from Beedy
go back to school in the fall, they have to deal with drugs and peer pressure.
Max and Benny's friendship is challenged when Ivy Croft gets impatient because
the band still isn't ready to go to the recording studio. Will Benny ever get
the foot pedal? Reece McNaughton's secret is revealed when Max makes an
unexpected visit to his house.
Turning back, Max heard a muffled laugh. Straining to see where the noise came
from, he saw the dim outline of a body beside the dented cans. He squinted in
the dark. "Patterson, is that you?" A groan sounded and when Benny
rolled over on his side, Max stood over him and reached his hand out.
"Come on - get up." "Get outta my way, Max, and quit bugging
me." "What's the matter with you, Patterson?" "Get lost,
Coburn!" Benny's arms swung out, and he rammed his fist into Max's face.
Max staggered back losing his balance. "What did you get into,
anyway?" "Where do you get off being so self righteous, Max?"
When he didn't answer, Benny swung out to punch him again but Max grabbed his
jacket and shoved him aside. "What's the matter, Max? Scared of me? Benny
lunged forward.
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Building
Friendships
If you want to find out who your friends are, look for their reaction when
you're down and out.
One will ignore you and not get involved.
That's fine
One will belittle you to others and talk about your weakness.
That's common
But the one who helps you get back up. They've helped build your character.
That's a friend.
If you forgive the others
That's an even better friend
Maybe we could try it as a Nation -
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Friends from Beedy share the
same interests and goals, but they all have different opinions on how to get
the best results. Now, having to deal with the challenge of their lead
guitarist backing out of The Outta Towners Concert, each member of the
band works together to challenge Max Coburn right back into it.
And
while the musicians in the band are recording their music in small Beedy
Village in Canada, their Internet friends from around the world let them know
what’s going on in their lives with landmines going off every twenty
minutes all over their small villages.
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This
ends the teenage years ------------------ for now.
Look
ahead to see what’s coming up!
(6) Phantom to the Paparazzi, ( 7) Jungle Journey, (8) An
Arrow Hits Life,
(9) Max When the Music is Gone, (10) The Village Workshop, (11) The Concert,
(12) Drums Lead For World Peace
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