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Suitable for: 9+ years readers of Lesley Howarth's previous novels; fans of authors like Hilary McKay, and the older novels of Jacqueline Wilson and Helena Pielichaty. Also fans of reality television, in particular series like 'Big Brother', 'I'm a Celebrity . . .', 'Who Rules the Roost?' etc.
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Reality TV meets celebrity meltdown Nick, Alex and Indie are delighted to be chosen to star in a hot new reality TV show, 'Kids Rule UK'. They will be fixed up with cameras to broadcast their lives for 12 hours every day. Viewers will be able to see how other people react to being on television and, in particular, how television empowers the siblings to make things the way they want them to be.
But before filming even begins, Mum leaves home. Then the Kids soon realise that being a celebrity isn't all it's cracked up to be. The power they suddenly have sometimes seems overwhelming. Nick in particular finds it hard to handle. He withdraws further and further into himself, dropping out of
school, stuffing himself with food and becoming increasingly violent.
Things come to a head when he discovers that the TV company has been manipulating the family, making things as stressful for them as they can. This makes 'good' television - but it is the Kids' reactions that will make the most compelling viewing of all . . .Features- A new novel from a prize-winning author.
- Thought-provoking and challenging writing about celebrity and the power - for good and bad - of television.
- Explores what is broadcast, how the viewer can be manipulated and the reactions of ordinary people to fame.
- Taps into the phenomenal appeal and success of reality
television.
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