My Aunt Ruth - Softcover

Rosofsky, Iris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060250887 ISBN 13: 9780060250881

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991

Synopsis

Patty is overjoyed when her Aunt Ruth, a Hollywood actress whom she idolizes, comes to New York, but she soon finds out that the visit is for medical reasons and that Ruth's diabetes is much worse

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Patty, a high school junior, has always wanted to become an actress just like her glamorous aunt, and is thrilled to land roles in school productions of Our Town and Romeo and Juliet . Aunt Ruth, considered somewhat irresponsible by Patty's parents, is beset by a serious health problem that alters Patty's perceptions of her family. She must learn to balance her excitement about acting with a growing understanding of her non-artistic and business-minded parents, her best friend's jealousy and her own changing goals--all of which seem overshadowed by her aunt's illness. Character development is Rosofsky's ( Miriam ) strong suit as she describes the ways in which Patty overcomes these adversities. The novel's heady glimpse of acting as a career will appeal to budding thespians. Ages 12-up.
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Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060250887
• ISBN 13: 9780060250881
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 215