The Last Holiday Concert

The Last Holiday Concert is a 2004 children's novel written by Andrew Clements and illustrated by Brian Selznick.

"[1] Hart Evans was the most popular kid at Collins Elementary School and is on his way to owning that title again at Palmer Intermediate.

He declares Music Class as a free period until Mr. Meinert tells him that they've got a full 30 minutes for their show.

After assembling committees and coming up with lists of songs, Hart finally thinks he has everything running on track.

"[2] A second reviewer felt that the book left the reader "with both good feelings and the idea that both young people and adults are sometimes guilty of underestimating each other.