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Step into the spotlight in this heartwarming and hilarious series from beloved Aussie actor Ada Nicodemou! Hi, I'm Mia! This is my to-do list- - Write the script for our FIRST-EVER show IRL. - Give everyone feedback as DIRECTOR . . . it must be perfect! - Be there for my best friends. - Sort out those MEAN Year 6 kids who keep ANNOYING us. - Help Mum and Dad in the shop. - Practise my lines for the lead role. Make sure we have props AND backdrops AND music AND dance moves AND EVERYTHING ELSE. - Keep all the drama club happy without too much . . . drama. A Journey to Stardom From screen star Ada Nicodemou (Home and Away) comes this actor-approved adventure, perfect for kids aged eight-and-up dreaming of the stage! Fire up the souvla (that's the Greek barbecue, by the way) and join the Summerdale Stage Stars on a journey of friendship, teamwork, family . . . and more than a few wacky dance moves. 'Lively and funny, with cute illustrations throughout and a fun-loving story for ages 8+' School Days Magazine What Makes Mia Megastar Special? - A hilarious family, great friends, and a distinctly Aussie setting - Humorous hand-scrawled notes and highlight words - High-energy illustrations by Serena Geddes - Bonus recipes and acting tips from Ada! Unlock Learning and Literacy with Mia Megastar! Vocabulary Expansion Age-appropriate extended vocabulary and easy-to-read design to improve comprehension. Cultural Enrichment Encourages an authentic connection to community and Australian heritage. Emotional Intelligence Discuss empathy, healthy relationships, and common childhood experiences through engaging characters and a dynamic neighbourhood. 'Positive story that encourages us to give things a go- step out of our comfort zones, make friends with new people, and love those who love us.' Glam Adelaide 'Inspiring and filled with encouragement to follow one's dream.' Kids Book Review

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Ada Nicodemou is one of Australia's favourite media personalities and for over 27 years has gained a solid local and international family audience. She is best known for her role as Leah Patterson on Channel 7's longest running and highest rating series, Home & Away, on which she still stars. Ada has been nominated for seven Logie Awards (including 'Most Popular Actress' in 2022) and won the 2006 Inside Soap Award for 'Best Australian Actress'. In 2005 she starred on the popular television show Dancing with the Stars and took out the winning trophy. In 2012 Ada was the host of Please Marry My Boy which aired on the 7 Network. In 2023, Ada took her love of home cooking online by sharing cook-along videos with her mum to her Instagram page, garnering a huge following and reaching more than 1 million views and counting. Ada has also used her large following to promote and raise awareness for various charities she feels passionately about, including The Good Friday Appeal and Breast Screen Australia. Mia Megastar is inspired by Ada's childhood when she grew up in her family shop, performed for an audience at every opportunity and dreamed of one day becoming a star.

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