Cet auteur explore l'énergie brute de la jeunesse et de l'ambition, traduisant ses expériences personnelles dans le monde de la musique en récits captivants. Son œuvre plonge dans d'intenses romances adolescentes se déroulant dans l'univers électrisant des groupes à succès. S'inspirant de ses propres journaux de tournée, l'auteur offre aux lecteurs un aperçu authentique des hauts et des bas d'une carrière musicale. À travers un langage évocateur et des descriptions vivides, il capture le frisson et la vulnérabilité de l'adolescence.
An easy reader, which is part of a series intended to cover the three main methods of teaching reading. Its publication coincides with the launch of the new phonic scheme Say the Sounds and has a simplified message to parents.
When sixteen-year-old aspiring photographer Charlie Bloom receives the invitation of her dreams - to take backstage photos for chart-topping boyband Fire & Lights - it's an offer she can't refuse. Overnight she is launched into a world of bloggers, paparazzi and backstage bickering and soon becomes caught between the dark charms of the band's lead singer and songwriter, Gabriel West, and his boy-next-door bandmate Olly Samson. Charlie's growing notoriety makes her a daily target for bitchy bully Aimee Watts and her clique, and though she seeks comfort in her best friend, Melissa, her life spirals ever further out of control. As her connection with Gabriel deepens, Charlie stumbles upon a spine-tingling truth: all the songs he has written for Fire & Lights' debut album are, impossibly, linked to her and her past
Heartbreak, romance, fame and pop music - for anyone who's ever dreamed of saying 'I'm with the band'. From a Zoella Book Club friend. Two months on from the explosive finale to book one, Charlie's life is almost back to normal again: rebuilding her relationship with her father, hanging out with best mate Melissa, and worrying about GCSEs. All the while, Gabe's revelations about her mother are never far from her mind. And neither is Gabe. It's not long before Charlie is pulled back into the world of Fire&Lights - but the band seem different this time. But then again, so is she... Meanwhile, tensions between Gabe and Olly continue to run high, leading to more turmoil between the band members and press than ever before. But when Gabriel and Charlie stumble upon yet another startling truth that links them together - everything they have stands to implode in front of them. 'A thoroughly absorbing tale of family relationships, friendship and betrayal. Fans of Non Pratt will love it' School Librarian
In the thrilling conclusion of the "Songs About A Girl" trilogy, Charlie embarks on a tour with Fire&Lights to uncover the truth behind her mother's death. As she navigates the complexities of the music industry, the band faces fierce competition from their former member, Olly, who threatens their success. The story intertwines personal discovery with the challenges of fame, leading to a gripping exploration of loss and ambition.
Evangelism is a contentious word, conjuring up all sorts of assumptions. But
what if we recovered an authentic understanding of evangelism as good news?
This is a book for everyone who wants to share the gospel but who cannot
relate to what evangelism has become.