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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2011 · Est. 4.5 hour read
Close to Famous
By Joan Bauer
Dreams collide in a small town when unexpected events test ambitions.
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250 pages· 41,793 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In Culpepper, Foster dreams of a cooking show, Macon aims to film documentaries, Rayka yearns to headline, and Miss Charleena seeks a Hollywood comeback. When unforeseen events disrupt their quiet town, each must confront their aspirations. Will they rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of their dreams? Discover how ambition, humor, and heart intertwine in this tale of unexpected twists and unforgettable characters.
From the publisher
Foster McFee dreams of having her own cooking show like her idol, celebrity chef Sonny Kroll. Macon Dillard’s goal is to be a documentary filmmaker. Foster’s mother Rayka longs to be a headliner instead of a back-up singer. And Miss Charleena plans a triumphant return to Hollywood. Everyone has a dream, but nobody is even close to famous in the little town of Culpepper. Until some unexpected events shake the town and its inhabitants-and put their big ambitions to the test. Full of humor, unforgettable characters, surprises, and lots and lots of heart, this is Joan Bauer at her most engaging.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 250
- Words
- 41,793
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 143080
Publication
- Published
- February 3, 2011
- First published
- February 1, 2011
- Publisher
- Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780670012824
- LCCN
- 2010030022
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