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Bride of Slug Man (Kate Walden Directs Book 2)

Bride of Slug Man (Kate Walden Directs Book 2)

Published in
2015
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Description

After her huge success with her first feature-length movie, seventh-grader Kate Walden is eager to start on her next film, a sci-fi romance called Bride of Slug Man. When a new kid comes to town from New York City, Kate thinks she might have a new found film buddy-someone to share her interest with. And it doesn't hurt that he's pretty cute. But it turns out that Tristan is making his own movie, and now the classmates Kate thought were eager to join her cast and crew are divided.With rumors spreading in school and between sets, Kate finds herself juggling more than just call times and rewrites. And judging from the whispers Kate hears about Tristan Kingsley, she suspects that he isn't interested in having a fellow film-buff friend; he just wants to prove himself as the best filmmaker in school by winning the Big Picture Film Festival. Kate vows to enter too, and tries to focus on just making the best movie she can.But between the cutthroat popularity contest, a bully situation that goes from bad to worse, and several on-set mishaps, Kate is going to need all the movie magic she can get to make sure Bride of Slug Man hits the big screen.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
288 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engaging Storytelling: 'Bride of Slug Man' offers a captivating narrative that combines humor, drama, and the challenges of middle school life, making it a page-turner for young readers.
  • Relatable Characters: The protagonist, Kate Walden, is a relatable character for many middle schoolers, dealing with friendship issues, family dynamics, and the pursuit of her filmmaking dreams, which can resonate with the readers' own experiences.
  • Creative Inspiration: As the second book in the 'Kate Walden Directs' series, it continues to inspire creativity and passion for filmmaking, encouraging young readers to explore their own artistic endeavors and follow their dreams.
  • Positive Messages: The book promotes positive themes such as perseverance, the importance of teamwork, and the value of staying true to oneself, which are important lessons for the target audience.