Books like Life, Starring Me! (Candy Apple #18) by Robin Wasserman
Ruby Day, a former international tour star of *Bye Bye Birdie*, finds herself back in a regular seventh‑grade routine after the excitement of fame has worn off. She plays music, navigates new cities and keeps up with fans but feels trapped by an ordinary life. When she joins the school musical, Ruby discovers a different kind of role— that of a best friend— and begins to see that heroism can happen offstage too.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Robin Wasserman
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