Grace's Turn

GRACE'S TURN by Christy Carlson Romano
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 9/1/06
Publisher: Hyperion
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
Rating: 4 Stars

Grace's dream is to become an actress. Her parents, her brother and sister, her best friend, and her new boyfriend seem
determined to discourage her.

After a successful experience at a summer drama camp, Grace sets her mind to changing her image. She plans to make her
junior year one to remember. She plans to get a serious boyfriend for the first time, and along comes Hunter, one of the most
popular boys in school. Her next plan involves trying out for the school play. Again, success--she lands the lead role in
"Grease."

It seems that Grace's dreams are coming true. However, with success comes challenge. There is a rocky relationship with
her parents. Her best friend appears to be unable to cope with Grace's success. Tom and Sonia, Grace's older siblings, bring
their own problems into the picture. Will these obstacles derail Grace's newfound fame and happiness?

Christy Romano, a name many teen girls will recognize for her own acting successes, creates a story that is sure to grab
tweens and teens with stardust in their eyes.