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Thirteen-year-old Calvin knows he's destined to be a star. . . if he can just stop making embarrassing mistakes onstage, like getting stuck on a single line -- "Forsooth!" -- during the school play. The summer after seventh grade, he's hoping for a fresh start. All he has to do is prove himself as an actor and fix the awkwardness with his friends that started after the play.But nothing's going according to plan. His parents don't get his love of performing. His best friend is moving on without him. And he might have a crush that could change everything. Surrounded by drama on all sides, Calvin will have to go off script if he's going to be a real friend and be true to himself.
About the Author
Jimmy Matejek-Morris grew up in New Jersey as the middle child of five kids. He enjoys musical theater, Muppets, ice cream, and action figures. His favorite activity is excitedly pointing out every animal he sees only to disappointedly realize that sometimes what looks like an armadillo in a top hat is just a plastic bag. He currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with his husband, Scott, and a very well-dressed poodle-Pomeranian named Rudy.He has a BA in Film and English from Cornell University and an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons College.
