Author:Laura Jennings
The second book in Stars - the brand new performing arts boarding school series for girls of 9+. Stars has all the warmth of Cathy Cassidy and the behind-the-scenes detail of a dance-world-insider.
Dreams are made and stars are born at the Arcadia School of Performing Arts.
Jess, Ash, Spike and Foxy are four best friends, all dreaming of becoming stars . . .
Whether you're a fan of Ballet Shoes, X-Factor, Glee, or you just love a great story, Stars has something for everyone.
Praise for Stars:
'An inspiring and unique debut' - Emma Thompson
About the authors:
Luke Jennings is the author of three novels, including the Booker Prize-nominated Atlantic . His memoir, Blood Knots, was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson and William Hill prizes. Before becoming a writer Luke trained as a dancer, and worked with classical and contemporary companies for ten years. He is currently the dance critic at the Observer, and has also written for Vanity Fair and the New Yorker.
You're less likely to know his daughter, Laura Jennings, who is thirteen and lives with her parents, two brothers and her dog Dusty. She says, 'At school I'm quite sporty but I like drama best, because I have always enjoyed acting, singing and performing. I love books, and my favourite author is Stephen King'
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An inspiring and unique debut
—— Emma ThompsonPacked with giggles and wild adventures, you'll fall for Alice-Miranda and you'll love this read!
—— Girl PowerFull of humour and with very likeable characters, this book sets a benchmark for a fantastic new
series about this entertaining young lady
[Alice Miranda's] effervescent personality lends itself well to the novel's hyperbolic atmosphere, and her optimism is contagious
—— Publishers WeeklyThis compelling story sheds light on the lives of a group of disaffected young people, for whom life is cheap and belonging to a gang is everything. It is about loyalty, love, making choices and living with the consequences. An astounding and thought-provoking novel, which contains violence, sex and strong language, it is violent, shocking and heartbreaking.
—— BooktrustTURF is a fantastic, heart breaking, emotional and gritty novel. Utterly realistic and completely devastating it was one of the best and hardest novels I've read this year.
—— The Review DiariesA poignant, gritty read, John Lucas's debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city teenagers, exposing not only their heinous deeds, but a society that allows children to feel unloved and excluded.
—— Yorkshire PostThe Blake Street Boyz gang means everything to 15-year-old Jay and his friends, spending dinner times and evenings defending their turf, but his life takes a not-altogether-unexpected turn when he has to prove himself to leader Shads.
—— Hull Daily MailA poignant gritty read, John Lucas' debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city tenagers.
—— Wales on SundayAn exceptionally powerful debut novel; John Lucas is a writer to watch.
—— Books for KeepsTruly brilliant and unforgettable
—— Fiction FascinationThis book is like nothing else I have ever read . . . An excellent YA read
—— The Overflowing LibraryA real page turner
—— BlissChambers delivers yet another intellectually satisfying novel with equal parts philosophy and repartee
—— The Horn BookA feelgood and story that quietly challenges a whole range of touchy subjects and social taboo
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