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Description
The book follows thirteen-year-old Joe, who was adopted at age three by American movie stars. He has lived a carefully scripted public life, but feels isolated at home. When he decides to write a book with a ghostwriter, he discovers truths about his adoptive family and the birth family he lost during the war in Croatia.
Quick Summary
Imagine being a regular kid suddenly thrust into a Hollywood mansion with famous parents who care more about their red carpet image than you. Kids will love the behind-the-scenes drama of celebrity life mixed with Joe's witty diary entries as he figures out who he really is outside the spotlight. If your kid likes Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid, they'll devour this hilarious yet heartfelt peek into the glamorous but lonely world of a famous family's adopted son. Perfect for readers ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who enjoy humor with a side of Hollywood intrigue.