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Hollywood dreams meet bookish reality, waterproof fun.
If you've ever fantasized about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, "Girl in Development" could be your beachside companion. Kate's tale offers an engaging blend of youthful aspirations and the behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, all wrapped up with the practicality of a waterproof cover. Perfect for soaking up both sun and stories without worrying about splashes.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780142408384
Authors:
Jordan Roter
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 2007-05-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.41
(rated by 159 readers)
Description
Kate, a bookish recent high-school graduate from Massachusetts, moves in with her cousin and uncle in California in order to undertake an internship at a Hollywood production company.
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Hollywood dreams meet bookish reality, waterproof fun.
If you've ever fantasized about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, "Girl in Development" could be your beachside companion. Kate's tale offers an engaging blend of youthful aspirations and the behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, all wrapped up with the practicality of a waterproof cover. Perfect for soaking up both sun and stories without worrying about splashes.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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