Bright Lights

Bright Lights #1

by Linda Chapman

Eleven-year-old Sophie dreams of becoming a famous actress but her life is quite ordinary as she argues with her brothers and sisters, hangs out with her friends and aims for the lead in the school play. Then her mum hears that a film company is auditioning children as extras - Sophie auditions and lands one of the leading roles. She soon learns that there are difficulties to face in living a dream and she learns a lot - not least that nothing is more important than family and friends.

Genres: Childrens

Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Linda Chapman was born in Liverpool in 1969. She had many different jobs before becoming a full-time writer in 1999 including working as a theatre stage manager, a dog trainer, a bookseller, a nanny, a teacher and a research assistant. She has written over 300 books for children, some under her own name, others under different names and she often collaborates with other authors. She is currently writing books with Julie Sykes and they are co-authors on the NYT bestselling Unicorn Academy series as well as Mermaid Academy, Forever Homes and Pocket Unicorns. Linda lives in Leicestershire with her husband, three children, two horses and three dogs. She has written many different series including: My Secret Unicorn, Star Friends, Best Friends Bakery, Stardust, Skating School and, most recently, Magic Keepers and Moonlight Riders.

Reviews

[Genevieve · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a childhood throwback 10/10

[Jasmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A realy good book if you like something a bit different this is a book for you. Sophie the main charecter is upset when she dousnt get the main part in the school play but when she adusions for a n extra in a film, her dreams come true when she gets the main part but will her time in the lime light effect her friends and family, read and find out.

[Rhi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reread a bit shit but exactly the book I read when I was like 10 wanting to be an actor

[Alicia M · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ok read, perhaps more for young teens. It had a reasonably enjoyable plot and cute characters. Entertaining for 13-14 year olds, I think