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Under the Dusty Moon

She's with the band, whether she likes it or not.

Broken bones, indie games, and an accidental trip to a nude beach: one strange and magical summer will change Victoria Mahler's life forever.

Praise for Under the Dusty Moon:

 

Junior Library Guild Selection

VOYA Top Shelf Selection

Toronto Public Library Top Ten Recommended Read for Teens

Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens

"Micky and Victoria careen through their loving, raunchy, and rocky relationship. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll all rolled up in an appealing package."  — Booklist

 

"Readers will cringe at Vic’s failures and cheer for her triumphs." — Kirkus Reviews

 

"A well-crafted portrait of the punk rock potential found in unlikely sources." 

— National Post

 

"Sutherland nails the unglamorous reality of the city’s sweltering summers with refreshingly true-to-life characters." — Globe and Mail 

 

"Provides intimate glimpses into a mother and daughter's unorthodox shifting relationship set against the particular hum of the city." — Quill & Quire

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