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China Tate Series #4
Wishing Upon A Star
There's a new kid in camp, and he's not just another guy. He's TV star Johnny Foster! Swept up in the glamour of the Hollywood lifestyle, China thinks she's destined to become a star. After nearly losing her two best friends, China learns that everyone is special to God.
- GenresYoung Adult
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First published March 7, 1995
About the author
Lissa Halls Johnson
34 books26 followersLISSA HALLS JOHNSON is the author of novels for teens, tweens and young adults. Formerly a book producer at Focus on the Family, she was the creator, editor and writer for the Brio girls series and for the Kid Witness book series. She has contributed to Reader’s Digest, Brio, Breakaway, Focus on the Family Magazine, TQ, and other periodicals.
She has written radio drama scripts and was previously a member of the ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY creative team. She has contributed to a number of fiction and nonfiction books, and is the co-author of a book for parents of teens.
Lissa also speaks throughout the country.
When she’s not writing, she’s hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing in the Colorado mountains she adores with her husband, Rich and dog, Kyna.
She has written radio drama scripts and was previously a member of the ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY creative team. She has contributed to a number of fiction and nonfiction books, and is the co-author of a book for parents of teens.
Lissa also speaks throughout the country.
When she’s not writing, she’s hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing in the Colorado mountains she adores with her husband, Rich and dog, Kyna.
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June 23, 2023
Back Cover Blurb:
China told herself not to make a big deal of B. T. He was just another guy. Just another person on earth. But it didn’t feel that way inside.
Another week at Camp Crazy Bear is about to start. While China Tate, her best friend, DeeDee, and Kemper, the camp recreation director, get ready for the campers, a lanky blond guy shows up. When China asks his name, he smiles and says, “Just call me B. T.”
B. T. talks a mile a minute, constantly cracks jokes, and makes everybody laugh. He’s as funny as any professional comedian. And he attracts adventure the way wool attracts lint. Unusual things happen to B. T., and everyone gets caught up in the action.
China feels comfortable and natural with him as they become good friends. But when she discovers B. T.’s secret, China’s not sure how to act around him. He obviously doesn’t want special treatment–but the whole camp is watching and talking about everything he does. Can China keep her perspective and treat B. T. just like any other guy? Or will their friendship wilt in the glare of the spotlight?
My Review: After the last two books in this series, I was impressed by Wishing Upon a Star. In fact, I think it has to be my favorite China Tate book so far.
Characters: B. T. was an excellent character–funny and not at all afraid of what others thought about him, somewhat like Rick but far less weird. I was entirely supportive of B. T.’s relationship with China–so adorable, and he was the perfect guy for her. But I suppose after he left Camp Crazy Bear they might never see each other again–I quite expected the author to make it so that he would stay. I was annoyed with China’s attitude during the latter part of the book, but then me being annoyed with China’s attitude is not unusual.
Style: This book’s writing style was enjoyable and engaging and the setting was well-described and vibrant. However, there were some punctuation and spelling issues, mostly just typos.
Theme: I thought this book wouldn’t have much of a theme, but the scene at the end with the foot washing convinced me I was wrong. It was beautiful and convicting.
China told herself not to make a big deal of B. T. He was just another guy. Just another person on earth. But it didn’t feel that way inside.
Another week at Camp Crazy Bear is about to start. While China Tate, her best friend, DeeDee, and Kemper, the camp recreation director, get ready for the campers, a lanky blond guy shows up. When China asks his name, he smiles and says, “Just call me B. T.”
B. T. talks a mile a minute, constantly cracks jokes, and makes everybody laugh. He’s as funny as any professional comedian. And he attracts adventure the way wool attracts lint. Unusual things happen to B. T., and everyone gets caught up in the action.
China feels comfortable and natural with him as they become good friends. But when she discovers B. T.’s secret, China’s not sure how to act around him. He obviously doesn’t want special treatment–but the whole camp is watching and talking about everything he does. Can China keep her perspective and treat B. T. just like any other guy? Or will their friendship wilt in the glare of the spotlight?
My Review: After the last two books in this series, I was impressed by Wishing Upon a Star. In fact, I think it has to be my favorite China Tate book so far.
Characters: B. T. was an excellent character–funny and not at all afraid of what others thought about him, somewhat like Rick but far less weird. I was entirely supportive of B. T.’s relationship with China–so adorable, and he was the perfect guy for her. But I suppose after he left Camp Crazy Bear they might never see each other again–I quite expected the author to make it so that he would stay. I was annoyed with China’s attitude during the latter part of the book, but then me being annoyed with China’s attitude is not unusual.
Style: This book’s writing style was enjoyable and engaging and the setting was well-described and vibrant. However, there were some punctuation and spelling issues, mostly just typos.
Theme: I thought this book wouldn’t have much of a theme, but the scene at the end with the foot washing convinced me I was wrong. It was beautiful and convicting.
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