Overview

Can music-obsessed Simi stand up to a gender-biased industry? Twelve-year-old Simi's life is set. First: graduate from the Bollywood Academy, school to future stars. Second: become a super-famous actor, just like her showbiz parents. There's only one problem: Simi would rather make music than act, and music is a profession dominated by men. Can Simi navigate the gender barriers of the industry to prove she has what it takes to become Bollywood's next big music composer? A story of passion for music and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, this second book in the dazzling world of Bollywood is sure to get your toes tapping and head bopping to Simi's beat.

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9781915244284

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"""Fans of show business will cheer Simi along as she tries to find her place in both the Bollywood music industry and among her fellow students.""--School Library Journal -- (10/1/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""[T]he book highlights entrenched biases in the film industry while also being a fun, breezy read. Much ado about Bollywood in this glamour-filled story featuring strong characterization.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (8/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)"

"""[T]he book highlights entrenched biases in the film industry while also being a fun, breezy read. Much ado about Bollywood in this glamour-filled story featuring strong characterization.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (8/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)"

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"Puneet Bhandal is a former Bollywood film journalist and current owner of an Indian occasionwear boutique where her dresses are modeled by real-life stars including ""Miss England 2021."" Melody Queen is the second book in her debut series, inspired by her love of Bollywood."

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