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Secrets of My Hollywood Life

by Jen Calonita



      Kaitlin Burke has everything: a big house, fame, fortune, a role on a hit soap opera, personal assistants, her own make up artists, and even her own tutor in place of school. With the exception of some tabloid gossip stirred up by her costar, Sky, Kaitlin's life is the American dream. It's picture perfect... on the outside.

There is one thing missing - one thing for which she is willing to risk everything: a normal teenage life. Kaitlin devises a plan- the acting role of her life time. She wants to go under cover at Clark Hall high school as a regular student.

As the plan begins to fall into place, an opportunity to work with Hutch Adams, one of Hollywood's biggest producers, occurs. Kaitlin is up against fierce competition for the role, including her costar, Sky. Sky will stop at nothing to land the role.

While Kaitlin waits for word from Hutch Adams, she continues on with her plan. Posing as Rachel - her disguise - she attends Clark Hall, but the plan is not without obstacles. Although Kaitlin is on a break from her famous soap opera series, she still has to merge her hectic celebrity life with her undercover world. One minute she is studying as Rachel for a French quiz then the next minute she is Kaitlin for a photo shoot. Never without her trusty Sidekick to keep her schedule organized, Rachel, er, uh Kaitlin seems to be pulling off her plan...until the Sidekick goes missing.

Secrets of My Hollywood Lifeis a five star book. I couldn't put the book down until I was finished reading it. Jen Calonita does an amazing job bringing her characters to life. She portrays a teenager's life perfectly - in and out of Hollywood. Everyone will be able to relate to Kaitlin Burke on some level. I can't recommend the story enough. Lots of Hollywood secrets are shared, and every page is full of twists and suspense. It is a great, great, GREAT story.

The Book

Little, Brown and Company
June 2006
Paperback
0-316-15442-3
Young Adult
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The Reviewer

Sarah Richard
Reviewed 2006
NOTE: Reviewer Sarah Richard is the author of several children's stories, including the latest release Snowman Shapes. She has published several stories, essays, articles, and activities for various print and on-line magazines.
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