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In 'India (The Divas)', a 10-year-old girl named India is struggling with her body image and self-confidence. Her best friends, including the talented singer Diamond, the cool singer Veronique, and the smart singer Aaliyah, are about to participate in a music competition. India is hesitant to compete, fearing she won't do enough to win, but she soon realizes that her weight doesn't matter. She's determined to lose weight and become a star in the music world, but her friends and the competition's judges are skeptical of her weight loss journey. The story explores themes of friendship, self-confidence, and the struggle to fit in, all while keeping the readers entertained with a mix of humor, drama, and musical elements.
First publish date: August 12, 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Victoria Christopher Murray
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