Lights, Camera, Rebecca!: A Rebecca Classic Volume 2

American Girl: Rebecca #4-6

by Jacqueline Dembar Greene, Juliana Kolesova (Illustrations), Michael Dworkin (Illustrations)

Rebecca’s story continues in the second book in her series.

For her tenth birthday, Rebecca is invited to visit her cousin Max’s movie studio! When the cameras begin to roll, she finds herself unexpectedly presented with a part to play. Rebecca doesn’t have the courage to tell her family, but is it wrong to keep such a big secret? Later that summer, on a visit to the factory where her uncle and cousin work, Rebecca is horrified. Is this the life that’s in store for cousin Ana? There must be a way to improve conditions at the factory, and Rebecca is determined to do her part—even if it means marching straight into danger.

This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing a glossary of foreign words heard throughout the story.

PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fiction, Chapter Books, Historical

208 pages, Paperback

Published August 28, 2014

About the author

Ms. Greene is an American author of more than 30 books and stories for young readers. In addition to her American Girl series, some of her notable books of fiction include: Out of Many Waters, a historical novel about the first Jewish settlement in America.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, the story is good. But since this is abridged you can definitely tell there's stuff missing. I haven't read the full version (3 books/1 combined book), but I'm pretty sure there's an entire book missing, plus details in the story they kept. Coney Island is nowhere to be found. Grumble grumble.

[Lizzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to give it 3 1/2 stars

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised when my son wanted to read more American Girl books after we a few of the mysteries (he's really into mysteries and starting to like historical fiction quite a bit, and we found there was enough action to keep his interest). He liked Maryellen and then we moved on to Rebecca. I haven't become acquainted with the American Girls who have joined the collection since my childhood in the '80s and I really enjoyed meeting Rebecca. I've been involved in dance and theater since I was a kid, and I loved the glimpses into the early days of cinema and Rebecca's desire to be an actress and well as the way the experience of her Jewish immigrant family is woven in. I appreciate that the value of movies as a form of entertainment, escape and art is not undervalued while Rebecca also finds use for her talent in helping with an important cause (improving conditions for factory workers, such as her uncle and cousin). I was somewhat annoyed to find that these say they are abridgements, though these felt full and rich as I read them, so I'm not sure how much was actually edited out vs. separating (or, perhaps, consolidating) other volumes?

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

bummed again that they cut out book 5 but it’s fine because no one comes between me and rebecca

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

take away the Jewish part she reminds me a bit of ke at thar age

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

just like me; i love to act