When the actors who play the characters at Disney World go on strike, the park hires a group of high school students to fill in. It sounds like the best summer job ever, but Ella soon discovers that her Prince Charming is a dud and that she's much more interested in Luke, who spends his days dressed up as Dale the Chipmunk. Luke can't stop thinking about Ella either and wonders why she often seems so sad. The problem? Luke already has the perfect girlfriend.
Summary The character actors are on strike, so the Disney people have hired replacements to keep the park open. Since orientation, Luke has been going with Cassie, who is perfect in every way: pretty, blonde, sexy, athletic, and smart. Their pairing as Chip and Dale means they are together almost all the time. But something is missing for Luke, and he doesn’t know what. Ella has been paired with three different Prince Charmings before Mark gets the job. Ella finds him attractive, though a little too excited about becoming “a part of the Disney family.” Luke and Ella become friends and over time come to see how right they might be together.
Topics Strikes. Replacement workers. Posing for guests. Bosses. Costumes. Avoidance. Death. Grief. Absent parents. Shows. Illusions. Belief and disbelief. Friendship. Couples. Laundry. Kissing. Secrets. Jealousy. Scavenger hunts. Partners. Names. Choices. Having things in common. Baring your soul. Double dates. Souvenirs. Happiness. Unpleasant surprises. Regret. Breakups. Standing up for yourself. Finding the right person.
SRC Level 5.500000
SRC Points 15.000000
Lexile 810L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
Language English
JLG Release Date Jun 2007
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Your older teen readers will appreciate the 12 selections in this category, a diverse mix of fiction and nonfiction covering complex issues and more mature content, from crushes and body changes to friendships and sibling rivalry.