Diamond (Divas) (Paperback)

by Victoria Christopher Murray (Author)
Key Phrases: divine divas, dance squad, dance team, The Divas, Victoria Christopher Murray, Pastor Ford (more...)

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Diamond.
India.
Veronqie.
Aaliyah.

What does that spell? DIVA!!

The Divine Divas. They're fifteen and they're fine, and they want to be the hottest, hippest new girl group to hit gospel music. First they'll have to win the team talent competition. But with looks, energy, and voices like theirs, they are sure they'll go right to the top.

Diamond Winters is the one who formed the Divas. With her wealthy, loving parents and an endless supply of charm, she's always been able to sweet-talk her way into anything. But this time, has Diamond talked her way right into trouble? Diamond has support for her group from her family and church, but she has a lot going on. She's made it onto the school's varsity cheerleading squad, and she's caught the eye of the totally cool senior Jason Xavier. Jax is sweeping her off her feet, but Diamond is starting to feel as if she's in over her head.

Diamond has always been so sure she's in control. Will she have the courage to ask for help and guidance when she needs it? And will the Divas even manage to stay together long enough for the first round of the talent competition?

About the Author
Victoria Christopher Murray is the Essence bestselling author of the novels Truth Be Told, Joy, Temptation, and Blessed Assurance, a collection of inspirational short stories. Visit her at www.victoriachristophermurray.com. She lives with her family in Inglewood, California.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (March 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416562168
• ISBN-13: 978-1416562160
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diamond (The Divas), March 13, 2008

By	It's me! (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

First of all, I was so excited to see that Victoria Christopher Murrary has written a teen series for teenagers! Eventhough this is a "Teen Series" it really kept my interest. This book needs to be "The Teenage Handbook"! I can not wait to read about India, Veronique, and Aaliyah (The Divas). I will be letting everyone I know to read this book even if you are not a teen. Keep up the good work Victoria...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Diamond Wants To Shine, March 5, 2008

By	Angelia Menchan "acvermen.blogspot.com" (Florida) - See all my reviews

The Divas: Diamond by Victoria Christopher introduces readers to Diamond Winters. Diamond is an upper-middle class girl, who is pretty, smart, talented and athletic. However, she is consumed with being a star, being fabulous. She convinces her best friends, Veronique, India and Aaliyah to help her form a teen, Christian singing group. The idea of wining a quarter-million dollars and becoming fabulously famous is all Diamond can think of. She is absolutely certain they can enter an upcoming contest and win. Diamond convinces her friends, her parents and Pastor Ford, the minister at her church, that they can win and The Divine Divas are born.

As consumed as Diamond is with the group, she is also very interested in the very handsome Jason Xavier, known as Jax. However, there is one small complication, Jax is dating the captain of Diamond's dance team, Jayde. But Diamond is not one to allow anything to stand in her way. She is going to be a Diva, dance, date Jax and maintain the good grades her parents demand. Of course, there will be dramatic complications and problems will occur. Ms. Christopher Murray handles teen issues and concerns beautifully. She allows us to see Diamond experience growing pains, while learning life lessons. She has written a contemporary, Christian novel in the language young adults can relate to. She also sends a spiritual message without preaching.

The Divas: Diamond is a fun, timely novel that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. I look forward to reading future novels narrated by the other Divas.

Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book , June 4, 2008

By	C. Gaskin "cgaskin2005" (VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really liked this book and the message. Although it made me not want to have any daughters, so that I don't have to protect them from the stupid things men do and say.