Starmakers: Phoebe Finds Her Voice

12 year old Pheobe is thrilled when their drama teacher announces her class are going to audition for parts in the gala school musical - Starmakers. Pheobe is a girl with a huge heart but an even bigger load of problems! Why won't her embarrassing neighbour stop crushing on her? Can she get her hippie-like dad and overworked mum back together? This title presents a warm, hilarious story containing a life-affirming roller coaster of tween realities. Anne-Marie Conway is major new voice in fiction for girls. 12 year old Pheobe is thrilled when their drama teacher announces her class are going to audition for parts in the upcoming gala school musical - Starmakers. Pheobe is a girl with a huge heart but an even bigger load of problems! Why won't her embarrassing neighbour stop crushing on her? Can she get her hippie-like dad and overworked mum back together? Won't chief mean girl Polly just get off her case for once? And, most importantly, can she overcome her stage fright and sing her solo number in front of everybody? A warm, funny, touching and fun debut novel from a brilliant new author.