Ruby Parker Hits the Small Time

Since she was six years old, Ruby Parker has been an actress on the British Soap Opera Kensington Heights. She's famous for her role as Angel MacFarley, and fans love her because Angel is the most normal character on the show. Ruby gets tons of fan mail, she attends an exclusive stage school for young actors and actresses, and she works with the ever-so-cute Justin de Souza. Ruby's always been pretty lucky, but now that she's almost thirteen, things seem to be falling apart. Her family life isn't going so well and her parents are splitting up. There are rumors going around that Ruby's going through an "awkward stage" and might get fired from the soap. On top of that, Ruby's just been given a big kissing scene for the show, and she has to kiss her crush, Justin. The only problem is, Ruby's never been kissed and she needs her kiss with Justin to be perfect so he'll fall madly in love with her. Ruby and her best friend, Nydia, decide there's only one person they can turn to for help -- mean girl Anne-Maria. Will Ruby get to stay on the show? Will Justin fall in love with her after their perfect kiss? Ruby Parker is just who you'd want to be a celebrity. She's smart, funny, and totally down-to-earth and real. RUBY PARKER HITS THE SMALL TIME is just the beginning of Ruby's adventures. If you're a fan of soap operas or THE PRINCESS DIARIES, you'll love this series. Reviewed by: Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen

I greatly enjoyed RUBY PARKER. The infusion of soaps, romance and bad girls made it a fun, fast read. I look forward to reading more books by Rowan Coleman.

This book is one of the best ones i've read... and to tell you i've read quite a LOT of books! If you're the kind of person who likes girly books or fiction then you will DEFINITELY like this. It's very gripping adn you won't be able to put the book down! the author writes it really good it's real unique. You really will like the main events that happen in this story......... it has such a GREAT ending! Ruby is a strong character and i think most of the readers can really connect to her... she is amazingly REAL... the author really makes this story feel like REALITY! i REALLY do recommend this book.... I SWEAR IT IS REALLY GOOD! you'll love it! so what are you waiting for??? buy it, borrow it and do whatever you need to do so u can read it!