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Truth, Dare, Kiss, Promise #2
The Princess of Pop
"I have un grando dare for Becca and Cat, " said Squidge. "You know this competition for Pop Princess? Well, I dare you both to enter." He looked pointedly at me. "And I mean both of you. Auditions are next Saturday."
Becca missed the fun of the school production of Grease, and she has a reputation of being fickle and a dreamer. But the Pop Princess challenge makes her determined to try harder than she has ever tried before. She has the voice, but has she got the staying power?
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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November 21, 2015
Ughhhh SOOO BORING. I think I almost DNFed it. It was about this girl (don't even remember her name) and her friends who audition to be in a singing competition (kinda like American Idol). I thought that would be a pretty cool aspect; but not really. I didn't connect with the characters at all. And actually found the main character kinda annoying sometimes.
But I finished it. AAnd I don't remember much. Isn't that a bad sign?
But I finished it. AAnd I don't remember much. Isn't that a bad sign?
June 3, 2016
i read this for class ( we had to read a book over 150 pages from our childhood)
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August 28, 2023Mine is this cover, but a Simon Pulse
May 22, 2019
Becca is a dreamer. She never really commits to anything, changes her mind often, and usually quits when things begin to get difficult. When she doesn't win the lead in the school play, she chooses not to attend rehearsals for the lesser role. But a game of 'Truth or Dare' with her friends changes everything.
Becca and her friends Cat and Lia accept a dare to try out for the 'Pop Princess' contest (England's version of American Idol). Becca knows she has a good singing voice, but she's terrified she will make a fool of herself in front of the judges. With her father out of work, money is tight, so she's not even sure how she will manage to get to the contest in the first place. When the competition intensifies, will Becca find what it takes to stick with something to the end?
This is the second in Cathy Hopkins' Truth or Dare series. Each episode is told from the point of view of a different teen, so we get to know another one better every time. Becca's transition from being flighty and flaky to developing a more mature outlook on life is realistic and evolves at a natural pace. Fans of American Idol and similar musical competition shows will find this a fun story from the point-of-view of someone experiencing it firsthand. The tension about 'who will win' keeps us turning pages.
The depth of emotion, as well as the underlying moral to the story (not being afraid to dream, sticking with commitments), makes The Princess of Pop much more satisfying than a typical teen novel. It also manages to be entertaining and humorous, the ideal blend for a successful book.
Becca and her friends Cat and Lia accept a dare to try out for the 'Pop Princess' contest (England's version of American Idol). Becca knows she has a good singing voice, but she's terrified she will make a fool of herself in front of the judges. With her father out of work, money is tight, so she's not even sure how she will manage to get to the contest in the first place. When the competition intensifies, will Becca find what it takes to stick with something to the end?
This is the second in Cathy Hopkins' Truth or Dare series. Each episode is told from the point of view of a different teen, so we get to know another one better every time. Becca's transition from being flighty and flaky to developing a more mature outlook on life is realistic and evolves at a natural pace. Fans of American Idol and similar musical competition shows will find this a fun story from the point-of-view of someone experiencing it firsthand. The tension about 'who will win' keeps us turning pages.
The depth of emotion, as well as the underlying moral to the story (not being afraid to dream, sticking with commitments), makes The Princess of Pop much more satisfying than a typical teen novel. It also manages to be entertaining and humorous, the ideal blend for a successful book.
November 29, 2011
I love Cathy Hopkin's books. You can never get too old for one, even this one which is aimed at younger readers. I really enjoyed it, and read it in one sitting. It is a fab girly, funny and cute read that I would quite happily read again and again.
Becca, a young teen, is known as being a 'dreamer' and not getting things done. She can sometimes be quite nervous and modest, but can also show as a strong character that can fantasise and believe in herself. When her friend, Squidge, dares her to enter a contest 'Pop Princess' it becomes more than just a dare. She starts to drift away from her friend and boyfriend and be focused on everything about the competition.
It is great watching her character develop through the story; Becca starts off as a dreamer and then becoming more optimistic and continuity. At some times I wanted to hug her and dive into the pages and join in, but sometimes I just wanted to shake and shout at her the obvious and what her impact is doing to her friends.
At times some things in the book seemed unrealistic, and I thought that the characters wouldn't really say or do that in real life. However, it didn't spoil it at all - actually, that is my only complaint! I thoroughly enjoyed it and want to read the rest of the series now....and you should too!
Becca, a young teen, is known as being a 'dreamer' and not getting things done. She can sometimes be quite nervous and modest, but can also show as a strong character that can fantasise and believe in herself. When her friend, Squidge, dares her to enter a contest 'Pop Princess' it becomes more than just a dare. She starts to drift away from her friend and boyfriend and be focused on everything about the competition.
It is great watching her character develop through the story; Becca starts off as a dreamer and then becoming more optimistic and continuity. At some times I wanted to hug her and dive into the pages and join in, but sometimes I just wanted to shake and shout at her the obvious and what her impact is doing to her friends.
At times some things in the book seemed unrealistic, and I thought that the characters wouldn't really say or do that in real life. However, it didn't spoil it at all - actually, that is my only complaint! I thoroughly enjoyed it and want to read the rest of the series now....and you should too!
November 10, 2008
It's okay but I don't find myself in complete and utter "wow". To be honest, it bored me a bit. I stopped reading it for a little bit and only came back to it recently because I had to turn it into the library. Also the main character, Becca, annoys me a bit. The author failed to make me care for her. Her first book was much better. In that book not only did I lie Becca but I liked the other main character. I would recommend this book for a 10 year old how ever.
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Okay, now that I have finished this is what I have to say. I AM PISSED AT FRIGGIN CATHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why am I pissed at Cathy (the author) you ask? Because she got me all exited and then Bam! Crushed my hopes. ****SPOILER**** When Becca got kicked off the show I got very, very happy. I thought it wasn't cliche (tell me if you know how to spell this word correctly). But guess what! They did the most cliche thing ever. She got put back into the competition because of a screw up with Fizz's (a contsetant) age. I got so pissed at the rest of the book.
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Okay, now that I have finished this is what I have to say. I AM PISSED AT FRIGGIN CATHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why am I pissed at Cathy (the author) you ask? Because she got me all exited and then Bam! Crushed my hopes. ****SPOILER**** When Becca got kicked off the show I got very, very happy. I thought it wasn't cliche (tell me if you know how to spell this word correctly). But guess what! They did the most cliche thing ever. She got put back into the competition because of a screw up with Fizz's (a contsetant) age. I got so pissed at the rest of the book.
April 26, 2008
truth, dare, kiss, or promise, which one will you choose? well in this book becca choose dare and now she is pushed by her friends to go to the pop princess competition. she knows that she isn't going to make it but, her friends thinks she is great. having to compete with her best friend is hard and she know cat really want to make it in. teen times is always about choices. will becca choose to win the competition and not care about her friend, cat's feelings or is she going to freak out atc the competition and let cat have it? well becca is a nice person right? having to deal with much more things in her life... what will come first then? many question is going to be ask but little going to be answer in this book.
great recommendation for people who think they can't pick. but after you read this book you will say "i learned somthing from this"
great recommendation for people who think they can't pick. but after you read this book you will say "i learned somthing from this"
May 22, 2009
Becca entered Pop Idol and was chosen to go to London with about 100 other teenagers. Becca wants to become Pop Princess to show that she got the singing talent and to also get the money prize. As the contest goes on, Becca starts to lose courage and many other problems with her parents and her boyfriend began to develop.
This was a sequel to the book "White Lies and Bared Face Truths". I didn't like Becca in that other book and I still don't like her that much in this book either. I was annoyed whenever she start her negative habit. Not that it's not okay for someone to criticize themselves, but becca does it in a way that annoys the heck out of me. Therefore, I was glad when Cat got mad at Becca, because she want to give up.
This was a sequel to the book "White Lies and Bared Face Truths". I didn't like Becca in that other book and I still don't like her that much in this book either. I was annoyed whenever she start her negative habit. Not that it's not okay for someone to criticize themselves, but becca does it in a way that annoys the heck out of me. Therefore, I was glad when Cat got mad at Becca, because she want to give up.
June 11, 2009
Becca and her group of friends plays truth and dare and she got dare. Now she has to go enter pop idol and try to win pop princess.However, this means that she needs to go against cat, her friend. Becca thinks that she doens;t have what it takes to win and loses courage and faith. Inadditon, many more other problems start to develop with her family, friends and her boyfriend. How will Becca manage everyhting??? WIll she give up?? THis book is really about managenment and choices/decisions. Many teens can relate to her becasue these are very common teen issues, very realted to real life. I would reccommend this to teenagers and people that like realistic ficiton.
March 4, 2009
If you like American Idol check out this installment in the Truth or Dare series. All too often Becca gives up on herself and her dreams. Will she have the staying power to make it through the Pop Idol comptetition? If you like this series you may also want to check out the Mates, Dates series by this author.
July 23, 2007
I liked the book because it was about struggling to get something you really want but even when you don't get it you're still happy for the person who won.
but i guess - even though it rarely happens- that should haappen on a daily basis
but i guess - even though it rarely happens- that should haappen on a daily basis
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October 29, 2010This book was great! Its about this one competition and about a girl that enters it for a certain reason. I like books like this and I always wanted to keep on reading it- none stop. Everytime I flipped to a new page there was something exciting.
July 10, 2016
I had that book for a long time. My aunt gave it to me. It didn't interest me at first, but when I decided to read it, I kinda liked it. It wasn't my type of book. It's a bit too girly I guess, but the story wasn't bad.
April 16, 2008
this book is about a girl called Becca, who gets into an audicion to become the next pop princess but is faced with maany problems. Most from Jade, her new boyfriend Mac's little sister
December 7, 2008
Just finished about 2 minuets ago! Good book. If you love singing or want to be a 'Pop Prince or Princess' this is a good book for you! 2nd in the series by Cathy Hopkins.
December 9, 2008
good book. any body who likes singing should like this one!
August 5, 2009
I LOVE this series !!!!! All of the books are 5 stars and must reads!
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March 27, 2010F HOP tod bk. 2
March 3, 2013
I think it was a good book, and it was fun to read because I love to sing too.
July 23, 2014
It was entertaining. I found I liked the first book in this series better.
February 1, 2020
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