Product Description

Bathsheba Clarice de Trop thinks she's a star. Well, her mum is a world-famous novelist whose books are all about the amazing adventures of her fabulous daughter, and of course the stories must be true. But when Bathsheba is confronted by her down-and-out father, and discovers that her role in the fantastic new Bathsheba film will be played by hot US actress Avocado Dieppe, she has to face reality. She might not be as famous as she liked to think, but maybe she can still be a star in her own right.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #321535 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
Bathsheba Clarice de Trop thinks she's a star. Well, her mum is a world-famous novelist whose books are all about the amazing adventures of her fabulous daughter, and of course the stories must be true. But when Bathsheba is confronted by her down-and-out father, and discovers that her role in the fantastic new Bathsheba film will be played by hot US actress Avocado Dieppe, she has to face reality. She might not be as famous as she liked to think, but maybe she can still be a star in her own right. Girls will love the hilariously delusional and touching world of Bathsheba, a captivating new character.

From the Back Cover
Dear New Diary,

I have a surprise for you. It is a BIG surprise. So, are you sitting down? No, you are lying flat on my desk while I write in you. Obviously. Okay, just breathe deeply, and try to stay calm.

The hand that is writing in you now, belongs to... BATHESHEBA CLARICE DE TROP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes!! Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!!

But you never thought you'd belong to a celebrity did you?

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Bathsheba Clarice de Trop's life is so super starry. Or is it?

About the Author
Having survived an earthquake, house fire and being bombed all before the age of 11, Leila Rasheed moved from Libya back to the UK. Leila has an MA in Children's Literature and Creative Writing. She started working at Reading Is Fundamental, a children's literacy charity, before moving to Belgium, and now works as the children's bookseller for Waterstone's in Brussels.

Customer Reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable read!
Bathsheba Clarice de Trop is a brilliant character and I loved her upbeat way of looking at the world. She often sounds full of herself, but as the book progresses you start to understand more about her life and what's really behind her dramatic personality. Light-hearted but with considerable depth, this book is entertaining and definitely worth reading!

More please!
This has great appeal and warmth and is perfect for older children. Bathsheba is a well-drawn, perfect character who really makes you laugh...and cry!

I can't wait for the sequel!

Heartwarming
This book is not at all what I expected when I started reading. It looks like a simple diary for quite young readers but it is so much more. The cheerful first person narrative hides a wealth of self deception which dawns on the reader before the main character works it out for herself. And when she does it is touchingly sad, but then becomes delightful as Bathsheba begins to sort her life out. It remains charming and innocent throughout but there are nonetheless some life lessons in the story. I can't recommend this book warmly enough. It should appeal to girls of 7-12.