The Nerviest Girl in the World

By Melissa Wiley

A ranch girl secretly becomes a daring stunt performer in silent films.

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208 pages· 30,765 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Pearl, a spirited ranch girl, finds herself in the thrilling world of silent film stunts, following her brothers into the spotlight. As she dreams of stardom, she must keep her daring escapades hidden from her unsuspecting mother. With each leap from burning buildings, Pearl's secret life teeters on the edge of discovery. Will her dreams outshine the risks, or will her mother's disapproval bring her adventures to a halt? Join Pearl in a tale filled with humor, heart, and the unexpected challenges of chasing fame in the early days of cinema.

From the publisher

A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken and Ramona. Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don’t coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too. One day, Pearl’s brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called moving pictures. They’re the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself–and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she’s up to. And let’s just say she wouldn’t be too happy to find out that Pearl’s been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time. Filled with action, humor, and heart–not to mention those pesky ostriches–The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line.

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