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Lily, a fifteen‑year‑old girl from New York City, lands an internship during the summer with a celebrated Hollywood starlet who is as glamorous as she is demanding. As Lily navigates backstage protocols, perks and fierce egos, she begins to understand what makes the world of acting both intoxicating and unrelenting. Through the highs and lows of her engagement, Lily learns valuable life lessons, discovers her own strengths, and comes to appreciate the subtle complexities of interpersonal relationships within the glittering, yet often harsh, entertainment industry.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lizabeth Zindel
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