A Mother's Gift (HB) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0752220217 ISBN 13: 9780752220215

Publisher: Boxtree Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

A stirring and hearlfelt novel about the special bond between one mother and daughter. A Mother's Gift is a must-have for Britney fans and is guaranteed to touch the hearts of readers everywhere! 'When 14-year old Holly Faye Lovell becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, her dream of pursuing a music career is on it's way. But for the first time in her life, she must leave behind her mother, Wanda. Although they don't have much in the way of money, there's always been plenty in the way of love...Now that Holly's off with her posh new friends and new life, she's ashamed to find herself embarrased of her mom, and their humble background. And Wanda finds herself wanting to reveal a long-hidden secret...a secret that could destroy their bond forever...'

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Review:

Teen singing sensation Britney Spears joins forces with her mother , Lynne, to bring a rags-to-riches, poor-girl-to-princess tale to life in A Mother's Gift.

Holly Faye Lovell lives with her mother, Wanda, in small town America where she spends her time singing in the church choir and dreaming of superstardom. When her car-mechanic boyfriend helps secure her an audition at the prestigious Haverty School of Music in Hattiesburg, she is offered a full scholarship.

But at Haverty, Holly's provincial ways make her an easy target for snobbish bullies. Of course, Holly determines to show them what she is really made of...

With a healthy dose of teen angst combined with the every-girl-must-have-a-dream-= theme, this nifty little book will certainly appeal to Britney fans who just can't get enough of their idol.

It certainly isn't brain surgery, and in places it is more than a little treacly, but it's not a bad effort. (Age 9 to 12) --Susan Harrison

About the Author:

Besides being an author, Britney is that rare phenonemon, a megastar - one who still phones her mum every night, no matter where she is. Lynne, besides being the mother of the planet's biggest superstar, taught school in Kentwood, Louisiana, for several years, before taking time off to be her daughter's biggest fan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Boxtree Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0752220217
• ISBN 13: 9780752220215
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226