Pop Princess (Abridged)

by Rachel Cohn Narrated by Christy Carlson Romano

Overview

Fifteen-year-old Wonder Blake and her family are trying to recover from the death of Wonder's older sister Lucky, who was about to sign a major record deal when she died. When Lucky's talent manager runs into Wonder at the Dairy Queen where she works, her life takes a dramatic turn--suddenly, despite her own ambivalence, she is the one signing the record deal. Transformed into a teen idol and thrust into the spotlight, Wonder learns what it takes to be a star--and also what it costs. The new world she has entered will leave her forever changed.

Editorial Reviews

OCT/NOV 04 - AudioFile

Wonder Blake is an unpopular teenager who’s working at the Dairy Queen when she is “discovered” by the former music manager of her late sister. Suddenly, Wonder finds herself with a recording contract that rockets her to stardom with a hit single. What she learns is that being a pop princess is not all it’s cracked up to be. Christy Carlson Romano gives Wonder’s voice the exasperated tone often heard from teenagers. Her tone is clear and strong, and her reading picks up speed when Wonder encounters frustrating situations. The production, light, fun, and easy to listen to, is sure to entice fantasy- seeking teenagers who like to dream. J.F.M. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine

OCT/NOV 04 - AudioFile

Wonder Blake is an unpopular teenager who’s working at the Dairy Queen when she is “discovered” by the former music manager of her late sister. Suddenly, Wonder finds herself with a recording contract that rockets her to stardom with a hit single. What she learns is that being a pop princess is not all it’s cracked up to be. Christy Carlson Romano gives Wonder’s voice the exasperated tone often heard from teenagers. Her tone is clear and strong, and her reading picks up speed when Wonder encounters frustrating situations. The production, light, fun, and easy to listen to, is sure to entice fantasy- seeking teenagers who like to dream. J.F.M. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171788056
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	02/10/2004
Edition description:	Abridged

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