Lights, Camera, Rebecca!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Lights, Camera, Rebecca!

By Jacqueline Dembar Greene, Robert Hunt (Illustrator)

Part of the American Girl Historical Characters series

A secret role and a factory's dark truth challenge Rebecca's courage.

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Rebecca's tenth birthday brings an unexpected movie role at her cousin Max's studio, a secret she hesitates to share. Later, a visit to her uncle's factory reveals harsh conditions, sparking her determination to fight for change. Can Rebecca balance her secret with her newfound mission, or will her courage lead her into danger? As she navigates these challenges, Rebecca must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her family and make a difference.

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For her tenth birthday, Rebecca is invited to visit her cousin Max’s movie studio! When the cameras begin to roll, she finds herself unexpectedly presented with a part to play. Rebecca doesn’t have the courage to tell her family, but is it wrong to keep such a big secret? Later that summer, on a visit to the factory where her uncle and cousin work, Rebecca is horrified. Is this the life that’s in store for cousin Ana? There must be a way to improve conditions at the factory, and Rebecca is determined to do her part - even if it means marching straight into danger.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about immigration and emigrationBooks about 1900-1949Books about movies and cinemaBooks about historyBooks about holidays
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
August 27, 2019
First published
August 28, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781683371458

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