Friendship or Fame

Written by Paul Breau

Part of the Mia Finds Her Voice series

A shy singer must choose between friendship and the spotlight at a prestigious festival.

170 pages· ~700L· AR ~4.5

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Mia Vigore, a shy but talented singer, faces a dilemma: pursue her dream of performing at the Winter Festival or stay true to her best friend, Siarra. As she trains with a seasoned singer, their friendship strains under the pressure. With the solo on the line, Mia must navigate new challenges and decide what truly matters. Will she find her voice and the courage to be herself, or will the allure of fame lead her astray? Discover the heartwarming journey of a young girl torn between friendship and ambition.

From the publisher

Fans of Barbara O’Connor, Kate DiCamillo, and Katherine Applegate will love this heartwarming story about singing in choir, best friends, and finding your own voice!An intermediate chapter book for preteen girls ages 8-12!Torn between her best friend and the cool kids…Mia Vigore has an amazing voice and loves to sing, but she’s shy and introverted. With the help of her best friend Siarra, she finds the courage to join Senior Choir.As Mia learns to share her talent, other students take notice, especially the competition. Mia decides to train with a more experienced singer and her friendship with Siarra becomes strained. With the prestigious Winter Festival solo on the line, Mia wonders if she has what it takes to be in the spotlight.As she struggles through challenging new situations, a strained friendship, and troubles at home, can Mia discover what is really most important to her?Friendship or Fame is a heartwarming story about a smart, thoughtful young girl trying to find her voice.Will Mia give up on her dream of performing at the prestigious Winter Festival, or can she find the strength to be true to herself. Does she need to choose between friendship and fame?Friendship or Fame is ideal for middle grade girls aged 8-12.The Step-By-Step series are realistic, coming-of-age stories featuring smart, funny, authentic characters dealing with challenging situations.If your child enjoys Kate DiCamillo, Junie B Jones, and The Babysitter’s Club, then don’t miss Friendship or Fame by Paul Breau.Great for fans of: Raina Telgemeier (Guts, Smile, Sisters, Ghosts, Drama; How to Steal a Dog and Wish; The Baby-Sitter’s Club; Judy Blume; Emily WindsnapShelve with: Middle grade fiction; Preteen girls; Intermediate chapter books for girls 8-12; Books about friendship; Books about choir; Books about singing.

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