Ruby Parker: Musical Star [Paperback]

Rowan Coleman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Ruby Parker

Still reeling from her less-than-perfect Hollywood debut, Ruby Parker has left the Sylvia Lighthouse Academy and is looking forward to an ordinary life at an everyday school with no drama attached. Imagine her horror, then, when she discovers that she has to audition for the school choir—and gets chosen! Even worse, she discovers that the school choir is entering the national competition to appear as the chorus for a new musical to be broadcast on live TV. Not only that, but the musical was created by archrival Jade Caruso's rock-star dad, who is auditioning for the lead—alongside Ruby's ex-boyfriend Danny Harvey! Ruby Parker may think she's given up on showbiz, but one thing is certain—it hasn't given up on her!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Ruby Parker Soap Star "The right mix of sympathy and enjoyment." Financial Times "!a witty and thoughtful novel. It provides a refreshing perspective on the pitfalls of celebrity." Withkids "A fast-reading, fresh take on the trials of teendom." Birmingham Sunday Mercury

About the Author

Rowan Coleman has been writing books for adults and children since 2002 when she won Company Magazine's 'Young Writer of the Year.' Her books for adults include The Times Bestsellers The Accidental Mother and The Baby Group. Rowan is currently writing the Ruby Parker series for girls, featuring child star Ruby Parker who is just like any other thirteen-year-old girl--except she is famous. Before becoming a writer, Rowan worked in bookselling and publishing for several years. Rowan lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, young daughter and a standard poodle called Polly.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK (February 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007244347
• ISBN-13: 978-0007244348
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,018,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm Rowan Coleman, I live in England with my husband, children and a poodle called Polly. I've been a published writer for almost ten years, although a story teller since I could speak. I've written a total of eight novels for women, including the bestselling THE ACCIDENTAL MOTHER and ANOTHER MOTHER'S LIFE and my most recent book THE HOME FOR BROKEN HEARTS has just been published. Growing up as a dyslexic made my dream of becoming a writer seem impossible, but I never gave up trying and in 2001 I won Young Writer of the Year competition in Company Magazine. This lead the publication of my first novel I've never looked back since.