Adios to My Old Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781416524731)

Does a seventeen-year-old from Miami have what it takes to be the next big Latin superstar? And does she really want it?

As a talented singer-guitarist with a dream of going pro, Alegr僘 Montero is getting fed up with the endless, boring parade of quincearas and other family party gigs. She's longing for something bigger. And Oye Mi Canto--a new reality TV show that's searching for the next Latin superstar--is definitely that. Ali figures she'll never make the cut, but auditioning seems like a good way to get her overprotective father to take her ambitions seriously.

To Ali's complete shock, she passes her audition. Next thing she knows, she's dealing with wardrobe fittings, cameras, reporters, vocal coaches, and websites designed by lovestruck fanboys. She's also dealing with jealousy, malice, and sabotage among the contestants, all of which has her wondering: Is it really time to shoot for the stars and try to win the whole competition, or is it time to say "Cut!" and become a normal teenager again?

Author: Caridad Ferrer
ISBN-10: 1416524738
ISBN-13: 9781416524731
Publisher: MTV Books
Language: English
Published: 07/04/2006
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 6.96h x 5.44w x 0.66d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130254 / Adios to My Old Life

Award: Florida Book Award - Bronze Medal Winner
Award: Rita Awards - Finalist
Award: Rita Awards - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 09/01/2006 pg. 22
Booklist 09/15/2006 pg. 69