Casting Lily (Orca Limelights) - Softcover

Bennett, Holly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1459814509 ISBN 13: 9781459814509

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers, 2018

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Ava is thrilled when she lands a part in a play based on the true story of orphans sent to Canada in the 1800s to work on farms. But is she good enough to hold her own in a professional production? As the rehearsal pressures crank up, Ava struggles with her character, with the vocal demands of outdoor theater and with the annoying ego of her castmate Kiefer. But as she learns more about the historical Lily on which her part is based, things begin to fall into place.

Then one bad decision jeopardizes Ava's chances of being able to perform on opening night.

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Review

"Bennett has thoroughly researched the process of working with young performers, from the auditions to the warm-ups, the rehearsal schedule and costume challenges, the opening night jitters and emotional reactions to press reviews. For drama students this will be familiar and comforting ground."-- (12/20/2017)

"Casting Lily is more than a story about a play. It is about family, friendship, doing a job well and being authentic. Ava grows as a character, as well as a young person, over the course of the summer…A good read. Highly Recommended."-- (01/26/2018)

About the Author

Holly Bennett is the author of numerous young adult novels, all published by Orca. She lives in Peterborough, Ontario, where she enjoys singing, being in nature, hanging out with her family, Scrabble and, of course, reading. For more information, visit www.hollybennett.ca.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1459814509
• ISBN 13: 9781459814509
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144