Hello Stars

Written by Alena Pitts

Part of the Faithgirlz/Lena in the Spotlight series

An unexpected movie role challenges a young girl's dreams and perseverance.

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176 pages· 37,164 words· Est. 5 hour read· ~770L

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Lena Daniels lands a dream movie role, but the spotlight isn't as glamorous as it seems. With her life meticulously planned, Lena faces tough choices and learns perseverance. As she navigates the challenges of fame, Lena relies on her faith and family to keep her grounded. Will she manage to balance her dreams with reality, or will the pressures of stardom dim her shine? Discover Lena's journey of hope and determination in a world where dreams come true but at a cost.

From the publisher

Hello Stars is book one in the Faithgirlz series Lena in the Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween blogger of For Girls Like You, and cowritten with her mother, editor and author Wynter Pitts. This fiction story will appeal to young girls who have big dreams, and is a reflection of Alena’s own life experiences as she reaches for the stars and keeps faith, family, and friends in balance.Hello Stars: is perfect for young fans of realistic fictionis ideal for readers ages 8-12is suited for summer reading, as a birthday or Christmas gift, or as inspirational readingcontains eight original illustrationsIn Hello Stars, eleven-year-old Lena Daniels never thought she’d get the chance to star in a movie. Headstrong and determined, she has her life planned out to the minute. But when her best friends Savannah and Emma tell her about an audition, she knows there’s nothing else in the world she’d rather do. And now that she’s gotten her wish, Lena finds that being in the spotlight is harder than it sounds. Lena tackles tough choices, learns the value of perseverance, and keeps her hopes high. And she knows her faith and family will keep her feet on the ground and her eyes on the stars.If you enjoy Hello Stars, check out the other books in the Lena in the Spotlight series: Day Dreams and Movie ScreensShining Night

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