Books like Scarlett fever by Maureen Johnson
Scarlett Thompson is a fifteen‑year‑old who, following a breakup with her boyfriend Eric, keeps herself occupied as an assistant to her theatrical‑agent friend. Her friend is promoting Scarlett’s brother Spencer, a budding actor, and also managing a new client whose rebellious brother has just transferred to Scarlett’s high school. Amid family ties to the entertainment industry and the fast‑paced life of a New York high school, Scarlett must juggle school, friendships, and the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Maureen Johnson
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