Books like Roxanne by Jane Claypool Miner
Roxanne leaves her hometown with a single goal: to become a Hollywood star. She is willing to change her name, looks, and friendships to achieve success. Along the way she faces a dilemma: will she give in to John Randolph, the influential son of a movie producer, who offers her a path to the industry’s elite, or will she follow her heart toward Gary Marlowe, a dazzling but fickle star? Roxanne refuses to settle for an extra role—she seeks a career, love, and autonomy within the glittering world of cinema.
First publish date: July 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jane Claypool Miner
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