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category: Non-classifiable
published: Mar 2014
ISBN:9781459804319
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Hot New Thing

by Laura Langston

tagged: film, self-esteem & self-reliance, non-classifiable
Description

Lily is discovered by a big-name director when she’s auditioning for a role in a toothpaste commercial.

He wants her for his new movie, which is great except for the fact that it’s shooting in Los Angeles and Lily lives in Vancouver. With the help of her Chinese grandmother, she convinces her parents to let her go to LA with her agent as a chaperone. But when she gets there, she finds out that if she wants to be more than the flavor of the week, she’s going to have to pay a price that may be way too high.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

About the Author

Laura Langston is the award–winning author of over fifteen books for children and young adults. A former journalist with the CBC, Laura also writes non-fiction for such publications as Canadian Gardening magazine. Follow her on Twitter @LauraLangston.

Contributor Notes

Laura Langston is the author of Last Ride, Hannah’s Touch and Exit Point in the Orca Soundings series, as well as teen novels and picture books. Laura lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews

"Action-packed and fast-paced."

— Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group (SOYAMRG)

"Lily is a likeable character and readers will enjoy this story of her freshness...Readers who are interested in acting or the dream of a career in the arts will enjoy this story."

— Resource Links

"Will appeal to many readers, particular those who are interested in the stage and theatre. In Lily, Langston has created an authentic, lively character with whom readers will be able to relate. The realistic portrayal of the acting scenes also adds tension and depth to the story."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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