Overview
Nettie Delany has just been accepted into a cutthroat performing arts school, but she hasn't been able to sing a single note since her mother died. Duke's Academy of Performing Arts isn't for the weak-willed or easily intimidated; the school has mentored plenty of big names, including Nettie's own mother—a ballerina superstar. With the shadow of grief haunting her every step, Nettie has her work cut out for her if she plans to stay enrolled in a highly coveted program. No room for error. Nettie must work through the pain of the past, horrible classmates, and vicious teachers to find her voice again and deliver a showstopper. If not, she faces expulsion. With the help of her friends and a new romance, can Nettie get it together in time? Everyone is watching. Former West End performer and author Vanessa Jones delivers a well-crafted journey of grief and healing in this contemporary young adult novel. An ideal read for fans of theater and Broadway musicals.
Full Product Details
Author: Vanessa Jones
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Imprint: Peachtree Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.266kg
ISBN: 9781682633311
ISBN 10: 1682633314
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 05 October 2021
Recommended Age: From 16 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Anglophiles, music and theater nerds, and those looking for some classic will-they-won't-they romance will all find something to enjoy here. Jones writes her subject matter authentically, with obvious passion to balance the professional arts' not-so-pretty struggles.... A touching portrait of healing after loss. --Kirkus Reviews Jones' novel has the expected Fame vibes that will delight any reader who loves stories of aspiring young stars learning their craft, but its exploration of Nettie's complexities makes the story unique.... Jones offsets the narrative's weightier moments with light and quirky ones, making it a fast read with staying power. --Booklist
Anglophiles, music and theater nerds, and those looking for some classic will-they-won't-they romance will all find something to enjoy here. Jones writes her subject matter authentically, with obvious passion to balance the professional arts' not-so-pretty struggles. . . . A touching portrait of healing after loss. -Kirkus Reviews Jones' novel has the expected Fame vibes that will delight any reader who loves stories of aspiring young stars learning their craft, but its exploration of Nettie's complexities makes the story unique. . . . Jones offsets the narrative's weightier moments with light and quirky ones, making it a fast read with staying power. -Booklist
Author Information
Vanessa Jones trained at Laine Theatre Arts and went on to be a musical theater actor in West End Shows, including Sister Act, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Annie Get Your Gun, and Mary Poppins. She began her writing career with a stage play for a fringe theater and also works as a freelance copywriter and editor. She lives in England.
