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Day Dreams & Movie Screens (Lena In The Spotlight #2) by Alena Pitts | Juvenile Fiction Review

Day Dreams & Movie Screens

Lena In The Spotlight #2

Alena Pitts

with Wynter Pitts

Juvenile Fiction

Eleven-year-old Lena Daniels’ summer of Hollywood starlets and movie filming alongside her favorite singer, Mallory Winston, is over. School will be back in full swing, and it seems as though life might just pick up where it left off—with volleyball games, homework, and her best friends.

But just as she begins to wonder if her summer was all just a dream, her world is turned upside down . . . again! The movie Above the Waters premiers, the previews seem to be splattered on every television and radio channel, and everyone knows her name. Her classmates, strangers, and even her friends are starting to treat her differently, and everywhere she turns she’s being asked for an autograph, a picture, or a hug.

Lena is just figuring out how to manage her new fame at home when she finds out she's hitting the road on a two-week bus tour to further promote the film. Traveling across the country with Mallory and her band—with the surprise addition of her whole family joining them for a week—Lena experiences adventures and challenges she never expected, while learning to step outside of her comfort zone and follow the path God has for her life. She learns that saying yes to God may not always be easy, but will take her further than she ever imagined!

This Faithgirlz series titled Lena in the Spotlight, written by Alena Pitts, star of The War Room and tween blogger of For Girls Like You, and co-written with her mother, editor and author, Wynter Pitts, is a reflection of Alena’s own life experiences as she reaches for the stars and keeps her faith in balance.

My Thoughts
Day Dreams & Movie Screens may be the most anticipated book in our family this year. My oldest granddaughter devoured Hello Stars, which is the first book in the series, and couldn't wait to read more about the charming Lena Daniels.
If you've read Hello Stars you know that Lena was cast in a Hollywood movie alongside her favorite music star, Mallory Winston. Well the movie is finished and cast is going on a bus tour to promote the film. As the story unfolds Lena has to cope with this newfound stardom. For the most part she does it with grace but there are challenges as well. Especially dealing with friends that aren't quite sure how to treat you now that you're famous.
As an adult I really like this series for young girls. It's realistic but still has an element of entertainment. While your girl isn't likely to become a Hollywood movie star there are still important lessons that can be learned from this story. The most important one is that it is imperative to always trust God and allow Him to lead you down the path that He has chosen.
I would highly recommend this series for tween girls. It is written as a series so to get the most out of it I would suggest reading the books in order. The third book is scheduled to come out in April of 2018. Not sure how I'm going to break that news to my grand girl!
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Hello Stars (Lena In the Spotlight #1) by Alena Pitts | Juvenile Fiction Review

Hello Stars

Lena in the Spotlight #1

Alena Pitts

w/ Wynter Pitts

Juvenile Fiction

FOLLOW THE RISE OF LENA DANIELS.

With her little sisters Ansley, Ashton, and Amber and her mischievous pup Austin, constantly at her side, Lena must face the challenges of everyday life while chasing her newfound dream of being an actress on the big screen. Keeping her hopes high and her feet on the ground, Lena tackles life's tough choices, learns the value of perseverance, and holds her faith and family in her heart while making her way to the stars.

From a sleepover with her best friends, Savannah and Emma, that turns into a disaster, to making time for her three younger sisters, to balancing stardom with "real" life, Lena wonders if she'll ever feel normal again.

My Thoughts
If you've had the opportunity to watch the movie War Room then you are already acquainted with the talented author Alena Pitts. Alena played the part of Danielle Jordan, the darling daughter in the movie. She has taken that amazing experience and turned it into a delightful read for tween girls. There is so much that I liked about this book, but the one thing that stands out is the over-riding theme of God being a central part of every decision in this family. Lena's character has an authentic feel to it, most likely because it is written by a young girl that experienced very similar situations. I also liked how the story related to the every day girl that would be reading it. Not every girl is going to have an opportunity to be in a movie but they will have an opportunity to live out their faith in whatever area God has for them. Lena presents an opportunity to look at what it's like to have faith in God even in unknown circumstances. It's a great story of learning the wisdom from Proverbs 16:9 that we make our plans but God directs our steps. This would be a wonderful read for tween girls. I can't think of a single drawback that would keep me from recommending it to you. The characters are well rounded and the dialogue is snappy. The situations are real and vulnerable and uplifting. If you've got a tween girl in your life get this book and this series for her! Connect With The Authors

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101 Ways To Have Fun: Things You Can Do With Friends, Anytime! from FaithGirlz and Zonderkidz

101 Ways To Have Fun

Things You Can Do With Friends, Anytime!

Faithgirlz & Girls' Life magazine

Juvenile Nonfiction

Bored? Need something to do with your BFFs? We've got you covered, whether you have ten extra minutes to chill on a school night or a full day to fill with your friends. 101 Ways to Have Fun is loaded with cute DIYs, tips on throwing the best sleepovers (complete with awesome snacks you can whip up in no time) and ways to spend quality time solo.

We'er sharing tricks for de-stressing, finding new things you love and staying super close with your besties (even when things get crazy busy). Faithgirlz helps you make use of those spare minutes and turns even the rainiest of afternoons into amazing memories.

My Thoughts
Summer is heading our way and with it the inevitable boredom syndrome from our girls! I think I have the answer for all you moms of teen and tween girls. 101 Ways To Have Fun is packed with clever ideas that will keep your girls busy and active.
The activities are a great mix of solo ventures and group projects. They also vary in times so there really is something for just about any situation. The concept of the book is for BFFs but there are several activities that would work well with sisters and moms. I especially liked Chapter 4 Mini Makeovers. It has all kinds of recipes for scrubs, bath bombs, and signature soaps. Plus there are some easy clothing alterations, hairstyles and manicures that would be perfect for a family girls night!
What I appreciated the most about the book was the outward focus on others. Sure there are some activities that are meant to be introspective but most of the ideas help girls see and interact with others in a positive light. For instance when it is talking about making and sending notes it prods the girls to use words of affirmation that will lift each other up.
If you've got a tween or young teen girl in your house you need this book for a sanity saver! The ideas are brilliantly simple and affordable. Plus if you make an extra batch of those bath bombs you can have some much needed momma time while the girls do another activity!

Best Hair Book Ever! Cute Cuts, Sweet Styles and Tons of Tress Tips {Book Review}

Best Hair Book Ever!

Cute Cuts, Sweet Styles and Tons of Tress Tips

From the Editors of Faithgirlz and Girls' Life magazine

Juvenile Nonfiction

Buh-bye, bad hair days! This complete guide to care, cuts and cute styles makes it easy to have amazing hair each and every day of the week. With tons of tutorials for pretty ponies, bold braids and easy updos, you'll go from school to sports to sleepovers with your loveliest-ever locks.

Plus, get the answers to your trickiest tress troubles: How do you fix frizz once and for all? What's the best way to get tousled curls or an awesome blowout? What are the secrets to growing out your hair . . . fast? All these answers (and more) inside this girly guide filled with tried 'n' true tips and techniques.

So no matter what your strand-styling skill level is now, you'll soon be the girl who's showing her friends how to finesse a fishtail or do a double Dutch braid. And what's more beautiful than that?

Each style gives a detailed description of how to achieve the look as well as other pertinent tips.

My Thoughts

Girls and hair drama just seem to go together. In our home there has been plenty of wailing and gnashing of teeth over a particularly bad hair day. Best Hair Book Ever! is the perfect solution to all those hair nightmares.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It is so much more than a hairstyle book. It is a very detailed book on hair that includes care, cut, and style. I loved that it came at it from an angle of "every girl can have terrific tresses."

The beginning of the book is a tutorial on learning about what style and texture of hair you have (straight, wavy, curly, or kinky) and what looks best on your face shape. It starts with the basics like how to wash and dry your hair correctly and then moves into six different sections of different types of hairstyles.

While I would have liked more step-by-step pictures to go along with the directions I did find the directions on achieving the style to be pretty clear. The styles are designed to appeal to tween girls but I have to admit that as an adult I learned quite a bit that I plan to implement into my hair regimen.

There are even some DIY recipes for things like dry shampoo and beach or salt spray. What sets this book apart from other styling books really is all the tips and tricks it contains. Your girl is going to devour all the wonderful information.