How to Get Famous

Description

A hilarious take on the cult of celebrity from the author of the bestselling How to Train Your Parents Tobey is determined he will be famous. He's not big-headed, he just knows he's got something special and he's determined that everyone will know it! He even hangs around with the stars, getting autographs at film premieres. Tobey and his friend Georgia audition for a role in the local play - and to his huge disappointment, Georgia gets a part, but he doesn't. Can he turn this tragedy around and find a way to be famous after all?

PETE JOHNSON began work as a film critic for Radio One, then became a teacher. His experiences in the classroom inspired him to write his first book for children, and he still keeps contact with a panel of young readers to gain their viewpoint as he writes. He is the author of over forty books, including the bestselling How To Train Your Parents. Pete's books have won various awards, including the Young Telegraph Award and the Brilliant Book Award, and have been translated into twenty-three languages. He lives in St Albans.

Pete Johnson is a hilarious writer * Mail on Sunday * This is a thoroughly good-hearted and entertaining book, with lots of humour and witty dialogue . . . Fun and funny - a throughly enjoyable read * The School Librarian * Pete Johnson is one of our best contemporary children's humourists * TES * At heart, it celebrates the good and you can't help feeling enormous affection for Tobey * teachit.co.uk *