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Total TV Drama (Ella Diaries #12)

By Meredith Costain
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Total TV Drama (Ella Diaries #12) follows Ella, who is thrilled by the opportunity to be on a reality TV show which has arrived at her school. She plans to have an exciting adventure, but must first navigate through unexpected challenges, competitive classmates, and the pressures of being on camera. This engaging children's book offers a humorous look at friendship, teamwork, and the ups and downs of life in the spotlight.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories filled with school-life drama, funny mishaps, and friendship adventures. It offers a delightful glimpse into a young girl's world, complete with doodles and diary entries that make it an engaging read for children who enjoy humorous and relatable tales.

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Ella’s been chosen for the quiz team and is going on the television game show QUIZ-ZAM! She’s going to be a star!

But Ella’s TV dreams soon turn into total drama when Zoe doesn’t make the team, and know-it-all Peach gets her spot instead! Worst of all, the other team on the show are super smart... and super mean!

Will Ella and Peach embarrass themselves on national television? Or can they work out a way to share the spotlight?

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Total TV Drama by Meredith Costain is hailed for its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, making it a favourite among young readers. Reviewers appreciate the humorous and imaginative journey Ella embarks on, noting that it encourages creativity and resilience. The illustrations complement the text well, adding an enjoyable visual element to the reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760279066

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Danielle McDonald
  • Illustrated by Danielle McDonald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meredith Costain Young Adult

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