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Claim to Fame
Claim to Fame
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Lindsay Scott, 16, lives a completely secluded life after spending her early years in the spotlight as a child star. Her fame, coupled with an ability to hear all that is said about her by everyone throughout the world, take its toll, and, at age 11, she suffered a nervous breakdown. Her distant father moved her to a new home in Illinois, which ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781416939177
ISBN-10: 1416939172
Publication Date: 11/10/2009
Pages: 272
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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3.1 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 1
I must admit, it seemed Haddix could have done better. While a cool story in many ways, it wandered and skipped around too much for my taste.
However, I do think it is worth reading, and my opinion is just one. Who knows, I could just be out of the loop and everyone else loves it! (o;
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Loved it. I've been a fan of Haddix for a while and this has been my favorite of her books since her Shadow Children series. It had excellent concepts and read easily. The kind of book that makes you think.


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