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Selected to be an anchor on "Classroom Direct," seventeen-year-old Patrick Sheridan finds his journalistic idealism and his own self-image challenged when he leaves high school in Doggett, Texas, for the glamorous life in Los Angeles.
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered what happens when a small-town teen gets thrown into the Hollywood spotlight, this book is for you. Patrick Sheridan goes from Doggett, Texas where life is probably pretty predictable to the high-pressure, flashy world of a national teen news program in Los Angeles, and let's just say things don't go as smoothly as he'd imagined. It's got that relatable coming-of-age tension of figuring out who you really are when everyone around you has an idea of who you should be. The setting alone (TV news, Texas roots vs. LA glitz) gives it a fresh, modern feel that older middle schoolers and high schoolers will eat up. There's humor, there are some awkward and cringeworthy moments (because what teen book would be complete without those?), and there's also a surprising amount of heart. Parents will appreciate that it touches on themes like staying true to yourself and handling success without getting lost in it, while kids will just enjoy the ride. If you liked "The Princess Diaries" or any story where a regular person has to navigate a world that's way bigger than them, you'll probably like this one too.