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Franklin and his classmates prepare for their class play, and Franklin tries to get over his stage fright.

"Jacky Hart has found a hidden talent in the performing arts, and she's a triple threat onstage! She wants nothing more than to act and sing all summer--but her parents have other plans for her"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn about Miranda's life, education, and accomplishments, as well as Hamilton, New York City, and Broadway.

"Miss Universe is coming to Ella Mentry School! Her real name is Miss Tracy, and she's a retired scientist who will teach the students about planets and the solar system. But what happens when A.J. is cast as the planet Uranus in the school play?"--Provided by publisher.

Cass McKay has landed the role of Kate in "The Taming of the Shrew" for her summer apprentice program with a renowned Vermont Shakespeare theater company. The problem is that Drew, a complete troll of a boy, is her leading man, and her bunkmate, Amy, has fallen for him. Not willing to let Amy throw herself at such a jerk, Cass decides to give Drew a personality makeover so he is worthy of her. However, Shakespeare's play plays itself out offstage as her plan backfires.

"17-year-old Max is struggling to come to terms with his mother's death"--.

Claudia agrees to coach actors in her high school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, leading to new friendships--and maybe even new love.

Amelia Bedelia volunteers to fill in as the director of a third-grade Thanksgiving play, but she misunderstands everything from one girl's desire to play a big role to an opening night wish that she "break a leg.".

"Very short for her age, Julia grows into her sense of self while playing a munchkin in a summer regional theater production of The Wizard of Oz"--Provided by publisher.

Charlie has looked forward to being in the fourth-grade play, but is not at all happy when Mrs. Burke assigns him the role of the Nice Gnome.