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Hollywood dreams meet bookish reality, waterproof fun.
If you've ever fantasized about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, "Girl in Development" could be your beachside companion. Kate's tale offers an engaging blend of youthful aspirations and the behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, all wrapped up with the practicality of a waterproof cover. Perfect for soaking up both sun and stories without worrying about splashes.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Girl in Development : Splashproof Beach Read! 100% Waterproof Cover
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Jordan Roter
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Book Condition Guide
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9780142408384
Authors:
Jordan Roter
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 2007-05-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.41
(rated by 159 readers)
Description
Kate, a bookish recent high-school graduate from Massachusetts, moves in with her cousin and uncle in California in order to undertake an internship at a Hollywood production company.
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Hollywood dreams meet bookish reality, waterproof fun.
If you've ever fantasized about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, "Girl in Development" could be your beachside companion. Kate's tale offers an engaging blend of youthful aspirations and the behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, all wrapped up with the practicality of a waterproof cover. Perfect for soaking up both sun and stories without worrying about splashes.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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