80 reviews for:

Into the Spotlight

Carrie Hope Fletcher

4.14 AVERAGE

b_utterflygirl's review against another edition

5.0

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This enchanting book took me back to my childhood, when I felt most at home in the theatre, looked the most forward to rehearsal times and evening classes, recording sessions and script learning. It's a beautiful, heart-warming tale of teamwork, passion, heartbreak and happiness.

doasdreamersdo's review against another edition

5.0

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As a long time fan of Carrie’s books, I was so excited to see how she adapted to children’s fiction, and I was not disappointed! I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy and devoured it within a few hours.

Into the Spotlight is one of those books that simply fills you with joy, something we all need at this time. The characters are so relatable that I found elements of myself in every one of them, and the story is full of hope and a love for the theatre. I highly recommend this, whether you have read Ballet Shoes or not. You will not be disappointed!

rachelp97's review against another edition

5.0

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As a long time fan of Carrie’s books, I was so excited to see how she adapted to children’s fiction, and I was not disappointed! I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy and devoured it within a few hours.

Into the Spotlight is one of those books that simply fills you with joy, something we all need at this time. The characters are so relatable that I found elements of myself in every one of them, and the story is full of hope and a love for the theatre. I highly recommend this, whether you have read Ballet Shoes or not. You will not be disappointed!

claresbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

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5 out of 5 stars.

I'm in love.
Honestly, I am in love with this story. I love the characters, their little theatrical world. I love the lore expansion of Ballet Shoes. The writing was amazing, everyone had their fair share of development and it was just a joy to get through.

I cannot wait to give my little cousin her copy for Christmas.

liv_app's review against another edition

3.0

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoy Carrie’s writing and i really loved the concept for this book but I found that the Pebble children talked like adults which sort of ruined the illusion for me. However I did enjoy this book I also loved the illustrations 

katielouu's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 Following one important summer of the Pebble siblings, they fight to save their home and go on a journey of discovery as they try to find their place in the world.

This book is full of wonder and joy and positive messages that, whilst aimed at children, can be applied to any stage of your life which, to me, is the marker of a great children's book! 

aavandam's review against another edition

5.0

fast-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

jolou's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

elli_lovett's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

menapla's review against another edition

3.75

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No