{"product_id":"starlet-rivals-puneet-bhandal-9781913747909","title":"Starlet Rivals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance in front of the nation, she knows that she is performing for a place at the most prestigious stage school in Mumbai. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Bela win the Dance Starz competition to score a place at the Bollywood Academy and move one step closer to her dreams of stardom? And will child star Monica, the most \"in\" girl at school, see her as a friend or a rival?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eStarlet Rivals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bela dreams of Bollywood stardom - but can a girl from her less than privileged background have a chance of winning the national Dance Starz competition, and a place at a prestigious Mumbai stage school? A deliciously readable addition to the stage-school story canon for song-and-dance fans of 7+.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e, Children's Book of the Month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"What follows is everything readers could want - dream come true film opportunities, stays in the most glamorous locations, new friendships and the tiniest hint of romance. Young readers who love \u003cem\u003eBallet Shoes \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eThe Swish of the Curtain\u003c\/em\u003e, or who dream of stage stardom, or those who just love stories with great characters in exciting situations, they'll all devour this new series. Applause all round!\"--\u003cstrong\u003eLoveReading4Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Not only is the book bursting with glamour and excitement, it also has thoughtful messages about the perils of the limelight and the importance of doing the right thing. A delightful page-turner.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook Trust\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Boarding school, betrayal and Bollywood glamour - this book has it all. The first in Puneet Bhandal's brand new series is a riveting, rapturous read that's every bit as captivating as a show-stopping Bollywood dance. I would love to see it screened either as a movie or a Netflix series.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback Snob\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Puneet Bhandal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1913747905\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781913747909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lantana Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/13\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.30w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/26\/2022 pg. 1","brand":"Puneet Bhandal","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44074143547647,"sku":"9781913747909","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e093b3b2-b444-47a7-a403-ca674fcbf5c7.jpg?v=1685452038","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/starlet-rivals-puneet-bhandal-9781913747909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}