Hello Stars is book one in the Faithgirlz series Lena in the
Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween
blogger of For Girls Like You, and cowritten with her mother, editor
and author Wynter Pitts. This fiction story will appeal to young girls
who have big dreams, and is a reflection of Alena's own life experiences
as she reaches for the stars and keeps faith, family, and friends in
balance.
Hello Stars:
- is perfect for young fans of realistic fiction
- is ideal for readers ages 8-12
- is suited for summer reading, as a birthday or Christmas gift, or as
inspirational reading
- contains eight original illustrations
In Hello Stars, eleven-year-old Lena Daniels never thought she'd get
the chance to star in a movie. Headstrong and determined, she has her
life planned out to the minute. But when her best friends Savannah and
Emma tell her about an audition, she knows there's nothing else in the
world she'd rather do. And now that she's gotten her wish, Lena finds
that being in the spotlight is harder than it sounds. Lena tackles tough
choices, learns the value of perseverance, and keeps her hopes high. And
she knows her faith and family will keep her feet on the ground and her
eyes on the stars.
If you enjoy Hello Stars, check out the other books in the Lena in the
Spotlight series:
- Day Dreams and Movie Screens
- Shining Night