{"product_id":"9781250115164","title":"Unscripted Joss Byrd : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eUnscripted Joss Byrd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lygia Day Peñaflor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo one cares how you get the shot, as long as you get it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHollywood critics agree. Joss Byrd is \"fiercely emotional,\" a young actress with \"complete conviction,\" and a \"powerhouse.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoss Byrd is America's most celebrated young actress, but on the set of her latest project, a gritty indie film called The Locals, Joss's life is far from glamorous. While struggling with her mother's expectations, a crush on her movie brother, and a secret that could end her career, Joss must pull off a performance worthy of a star. When her renowned, charismatic director demands more than she is ready to deliver, Joss must go off-script to stay true to herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnscripted Joss Byrd\u003c\/i\u003e by Lygia Day Peñaflor is compelling YA Hollywood fiction about a young girl who must learn how to navigate fame and celebrity along with growing up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eEngaging behind-the-scenes look at a lonely young Hollywood star's tragedies and triumphs.” \u003c\/b\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Although the young protagonist makes the story seem exclusively for middle graders at first glance, sympathetic Joss' journey delves into themes like living with learning disabilities, dealing with celebrity culture, sexual precocity, and understanding the difference between actors' public and private selves, broadening its audience. \u003cb\u003eEngaging behind-the-scenes look at a lonely young Hollywood star's tragedies and triumphs.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250115164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40619772117198,"sku":"9781250115164","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e740819a-b7b6-4f62-8add-55f5390abbc4.jpg?v=1638408450","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250115164","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}