cover Title: Teen Idol
Author: Meg Cabot

type of book: YA Fiction
call number: YA/FIC

This book is strong in character and story.

Summary:
Jen is the school's peacemaker and secret "Ask Annie" columnist. Scott is her friend whom she has a secret crush on. Luke Striker "teen idol" decides to research teen life for his next role and Jen is volunteered by the principal to be his guide around school and make sure his disguise works. Luke points out how horrible some students are treated and tells Jen she could use her good reputation to help them. After Luke's real identity is known, the media follow Jen wherever she goes thinking they are dating. Jen starts to feel overwhelmed.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
As with Cabot's Princess Diary and All American Girl novels, this one is full of outrageous circumstances, funny characters, and great dialogue.

Other suggested reading:
  • All American Girl and the Princess Diary series, also by Meg Cabot
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    Employee Initials: KS Review Date: December 2004

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