Be a Star!: A Branches Book (The Amazing Stardust Friends #2) (2)

Alexander, Heather

ISBN 10: 054575755X ISBN 13: 9780545757553

Publisher: Scholastic Inc., 2015

Synopsis

The circus is going to Hollywood!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
The Stardust Girls -- Marlo, Bella, Carly, and Allie -- are all abuzz! A film crew from Hollywood is doing a piece on the circus. Allie loves being in the circus, but she'd love to be a Hollywood star, too! She tries to impress the film crew by becoming the star of the show. But in the circus, everyone works together as a team. And Marlo, Bella, and Carly don't like how Allie is hogging the spotlight. Will Allie get her big Hollywood break?

About this title

About the Author:

Heather Alexander is the author of more than forty books for kids. The early chapter book series, THE AMAZING STARDUST FRIENDS, is her first original fiction series. She also spent many years as a children’s book editor and worked on famous series including GOOSEBUMPS. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters, and a small white dog.
Diane Le Feyer has illustrated several French children's books. She has also worked as a character designer and storyboard artist in the TV, movie, and video game industries. Diane currently shares her time between France and Ireland.

Review:

Praise for BRANCHES books:

"These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Plenty of drawings assist readers with plot development." -SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -BOOKLIST
"We are absolutely desperate for these books. Thank you for recognizing and addressing [this] monumental gap in the market." -Andrew Medlar, Youth Materials Specialist, Chicago Public Library

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 054575755X
• ISBN 13: 9780545757553
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Le Feyer Diane