Description
Lulu Bell meets Glee in a charming and hilarious junior fiction series from beloved Aussie actor Ada Nicodemou!
Meet Mia!
Her life is pretty interesting and amazing. She's the only kid in her class who lives above a shop. And not just any shop - everyone knows Costa's is the best place for groceries and the yummiest pastries. She has a cute-but-annoying little brother, Yianni, and the best friends ever. Oh, and her mum plays the worst pranks. Mia loves dancing and singing and is always putting on a show. And she's ready to step into the limelight . . . this year will see Mia get closer to her dream of becoming a megastar.
But the road to stardom is not without a little drama. . .
From beloved screen star Ada Nicodemou comes this actor-approved adventure, perfect for kids aged eight-and-up dreaming of the stage! Fire up the souvla (that's the Greek barbecue, by the way) and join the Summerdale Stage Stars on a heart-warming journey of friendship, teamwork, family . . . and more than a few wacky dance moves.
Bursting with illustrations and stunningly designed, each page is a new adventure.
Review
This is a lovely Australian early chapter book, the first in a series that young readers will love.
Mia is obsessed with drama and putting on a show. So when her friends agree to start a drama school, Mia is in her element. Helped by their wonderful school drama teacher, they hold auditions for others to join and they are soon rehearsing for their first show.
Mia comes from a family with strong Greek heritage, and with the help of her beloved family and awesome friends, will Mia achieve her dream?
This is a terrific novel for junior readers about working together, facing your fears and chasing your dreams!
It will be loved by readers from 7 to 10 years, who will be eagerly awaiting the next adventure with the Summerdale Stage Stars!
